Table 1 Survey score system by section and question type
From: A survey of people with foot problems related to rheumatoid arthritis and their educational needs
Section & Question type/ number | Section title | Section Score system |
|---|---|---|
Section 2; question 8 – Likert 5-point agree/disagree scale. | What the aims of foot health education are | A summed total of item scores relating to: understanding about treatments consented for; informed choices about treatment options; enablers for foot safety; education about the effects of RA; information about available resources. |
Section 3, questions 9–11- Q9- Q10- Q11-Likert 3-point importance scale for perceived effectiveness of method | The best ways of receiving foot health education and effectiveness of method | A summed total of item scores relating to various components of methods of delivery: written, verbal and group information; use of audio-visual demonstrations, images and videos; and websites. |
Section 4, question 12 – Likert 5-point agree/disagree scale | What should be included in foot health education | A summed total of item scores relating to the participants’ opinions of how important it was to know about each component of FHE content related to RA. |
Section 5, question 13: Multiple choice question | When is the best time to receive foot health education | A summed total of item scores relating to participants’ opinions of the best time to receive foot health education/information. |
Section 6, questions 14–15 Q14– Likert 5-point agree/disagree scale Q 15 -Multiple choice question | Access to foot health education/information and website use. | A summed total of item scores relating to various components of access: positive statements relating to barriers to access negative statements relating to barriers to access, and commonly accessed websites. |