Table 1.
Structure of diary
| Domains | Method of data collection | Time point | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diary Section 1 | 1 | Feelings and thoughts prior to sleeping with the device | Free text and 5‐point Likert scales, | Evening (D1‐D7) |
| 2 | Time needed to place the device | Minutes and seconds | ||
| 3 | Reason(s) for not using the device | Multiple choice with option of free text | Evening (D1‐D7, in case of non‐use) | |
| 4 | Degree of disturbance of sleep due to the device | 5‐point Likert scale | Morning (D1‐D7) | |
| 5 | Experiences related to sleeping with the device | Free text | ||
| Diary Section 2 | 6 | Degree to which sleeping with the device is pleasant or annoying | 5‐point Likert scale | End of follow‐up |
| 7 | Ease of using the device components: gel pads, charger, etc | 5‐point Likert scale | ||
| 8 | Difficulties encountered while using the device | Free text | ||
| 9 | Reasons for (not) using the app | |||
| 10 | Suggestions and/or complaints regarding the use of the device | |||
| 11 | Willingness to recommend use of the device for diagnostic purposes of sleep bruxism | 5‐point Likert scale | ||
Abbreviation: D, day.