Table 3.
Differences between the optimised and nonoptimised diary
| Conceptual basis | Diary element | Optimised diary | Nonoptimised diary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diary complexity | Data per page | 1 month | 3–4 days |
| Length | 1–2 × A4 page | 12 × A4 pages | |
| Format | Single sheet | Stapled booklet | |
| Spaces per day | 1 | 6 | |
| Type of data collected | Numerical | Yes/No | |
| Numerical | |||
| Text (comments) | |||
| Information required if have not walked | Single zero | Circling 3 ‘No’s | |
| Diary salience | User-friendliness of design | Simple clean lines | Excessive lines and text |
| No unnecessary text | Complex grid | ||
| Font size 14 | No accents for key information | ||
| Study logos | Font size 11 | ||
| Takes up less space | No logo or image | ||
| Displays weekly progress | Booklet hinders ability to see progress over weeks |