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Table 7 Problem severity scale

From: Evaluating the usability of a co-designed power assisted exercise graphical user interface for people with stroke

Level 1

Prevents task completion

 May lead to user injury

 May cause programme to be ineffective

 May cause user disengagement

Level 2

Creates significant delay or frustration

 Significantly impedes programme effectiveness

Level 3

Problems have minor effect on usability

 May have minor effect on programme effectiveness

 May cause minor user uncertainty

Level 4:

Subtle and possible enhancements/suggestions