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. 2018 Jun 7;6(2):e11. doi: 10.2196/games.9599

Table 2.

Prototype evaluation median (interquartile range, IQR) of visual analog scale (VAS) ratings and percent of endorsements at rankings of ≥51 (binary) and ≥67 (trinary; all % out of 28 total participants).

Item # Median (IQR) VAS Endorsed, % (≥51) Endorsed, % (≥67) Item
Q1 84 (67-98) 86 75 Would you use the proposed full version of Inspired to help you quit smoking and stay smoke-free?

Q2 95 (79-99) 93 89 Would you recommend Inspired to a friend that wants to quit smoking?

Q3 63 (50-94) 71 46 Do you think using the Inspired program would help you to quit smoking?

Q4 93 (69-98) 93 79 Do you think the Inspired program could help some smokers quit smoking?

Q5 86 (65-98) 93 71 Do you think using the Inspired program as a whole (including breath monitoring, playing the game, and giving and receiving rewards for not smoking) will be FUN?

Q6 86 (72-98) 100 79 Do you think the Inspired game will be FUN to play?

Q7 62 (51-68) 79 29 In terms of FUN, where do you think you would rank the Inspired game compared to all other games you have ever played on a smartphone (including games you played only once)?

Q8 70 (51-98) 75 50 Do you think incorporating information about the health benefits of not smoking directly into the game would make the Inspired program more effective in helping people quit smoking?

Q9 76 (69-99) 100 79 Do you think incorporating tips about how to quit smoking such as ways to deal with cravings directly into the game would make the Inspired program more effective in helping people quit smoking?

Q10


If the full version of Inspired were currently available, and you were selecting a smoking cessation aid to use in your next attempt to quit smoking, do you think you would be more likely to use Inspired than...


Q10a 72 (51-97) 75 54 …any other smoking aid?

Q10b 92 (59-98) 82 71 …the nicotine patch?

Q10c 98 (59-100) 82 68 …a drug designed to help reduce your cravings?

Q10d 92 (74-99) 96 86 …a program that involves you attending multiple training sessions or support group meetings?

Q10e 87 (59-100) 93 68 …hypnosis?