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Table 4 Perceived usefulness and the ease of use of BCI (Q1-Q4) and attitudes towards using novel technology, Q5-Q7

From: Home used, patient self-managed, brain-computer interface for the management of central neuropathic pain post spinal cord injury: usability study

Question

Range

Mean ± STD (median)

Q1. In your opinion, how easy is it to understand the main purpose of the EEG-tablet system?

1 very easy

10 very hard

2.3 ± 1.4 (2)

Q2. Please rate how much you agree with the statement: I would like to have this device but I am not sure if my caregiver and I would understand how to use it

1 very false

10 very true

1.6 ± 1.4 (1)

Q3. Please rate how much you feel convinced that the device might help reducing your pain.

1 not at all

10 very much

8.9 ± 1.3 (9.5)

Q4. How easy do you feel that it is to use this device on a daily basis?

1 very hard

10 very easy

7.8 ± 2.1 (8)

Q5. Please rate how you would feel if other people saw you wearing the device at home

1embarrassed

10 amused

8.9 ± 1.3 (9.5)

Q6. Please rate how you would feel if other people knew that you were using the device at home

1 embarrassed

10 amused

8.5 ± 1.9 (8)

Q7. Please rate your attitude towards using novel technology (e.g. computers, phones, other gadgets)

1 avoidance

10 excitement

7.7 ± 1.5 (8)