Table 2 Study 1 (face validity) survey results
From: Validity and usability testing of a health systems guidance appraisal tool, the AGREE-HS
Component | Meana | SD |
|---|---|---|
AGREE-HS Overview Section | ||
The ‘Background’ section clearly describes the purpose of the AGREE-HS | 5.9 | 0.7 |
The ‘AGREE-HS Items and Criteria’ section clearly describes how the AGREE-HS is structured | 5.7 | 0.9 |
The ‘Application of the AGREE-HS’ section clearly describes who the AGREE-HS is intended for | 5.9 | 0.8 |
User Manual Instructions | ||
How to use the 7-point response scale is clear | 6.1 | 0.8 |
How to calculate the overall score is clear | 6.1 | 0.8 |
How to interpret the overall score is clear | 5.2 | 1.4 |
Overall, the instructions are clear | 5.6 | 0.9 |
Based on the instructions, I feel confident about applying the AGREE-HS tool | 5.4 | 1.2 |
AGREE-HS Item Content | ||
The content presented on the Topic item page is clear | 5.8 | 1.0 |
The content presented on the Participants item page is clear | 5.9 | 1.0 |
The content presented on the Methods item page is clear | 5.6 | 1.1 |
The content presented on the Recommendations item page is clear | 5.9 | 1.2 |
The content presented on the Implementability item page is clear | 5.8 | 1.2 |
AGREE-HS Item Structure | ||
The structure of the item pages is comprehensive | 5.7 | 1.0 |
The structure of the item pages is logical | 5.8 | 0.8 |
The structure, format and content of the item pages will enable users to appraise the item correctly | 5.6 | 1.0 |
The level of detail provided on the item pages is appropriate | 5.3 | 1.0 |
AGREE-HS Assessment Questions | ||
Rate the overall quality of the HSG | ||
This question is clear | 5.5 | 1.1 |
This question is useful to include | 5.6 | 1.0 |
Do you recommend this HSG for use? | ||
This question is clear | 5.6 | 1.1 |
This question is useful to include | 5.7 | 1.2 |