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. 2023 Apr 12;28(5):285–290. doi: 10.1093/pch/pxad013

Table 1.

User and patient survey results

(A) User survey results
n respondents 7
System Usability Score (SUS)—max possible = 100% Mean Range
77.5% (60 to 100%)
Themes from comments (paraphrased from free-text responses) Comments with theme
n %
Best features
Fast/instant/immediate diagnosis 7 100
Can be performed by non-sonographer clinic staff 3 43
User-friendly tool 2 29
Worst features
Technical glitches in beta software 5 71
Specific minor app ideas suggested (buttons/wizards) 3 43
Study consent process is lengthy 2 29
Reports should be retrievable later 2 29
(B) Patient survey results
n respondents 22
Mean ± SD Range
I feel confident in the accuracy of the scan results (/10) 5.4 ± 1.9 (4 to 10)
I would rate this experience as (/10) 4.6 ± 0.6 (3 to 5)
I would be willing for a child of mine to have another exam like this (/10) 8.9 ± 1.5 (5 to 10)
Themes from comments (paraphrased from free-text responses) Comments with theme
n %
Best features
Fast/instant/immediate diagnosis 7 32
Offers reassurance/knowledge 7 32
Staff caring/pleasant 5 23
Performed in clinic/avoids need for travel/avoids hospital 4 18
Easy/safe exam 4 18
Worst features
Baby crying/hard to watch baby 6 27
Cry/hard to keep baby calm
Baby had to pee/poo during scan 1 5
Technical glitches 1 5