Table 3.
Participant Rating Distribution on the Ease of Use of the Autoinjector
| Statement | Participant Ratinga | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Overall, the device is easy to use | 0 | 1 (0.5) | 7 (3.4) | 35 (17.2) | 161 (78.9) |
| 2 | Overall, the device is simple to use | 0 | 1 (0.5) | 4 (2.0) | 31 (15.2) | 168 (82.4) |
| 3 | Learning to use the device is easy | 0 | 2 (1.0) | 10 (4.9) | 46 (22.5) | 146 (71.6) |
| 4 | The device is easy to hold in my hand when I inject | 0 | 5 (2.5) | 4 (2.0) | 40 (19.6) | 155 (76.0) |
| 5 | It is easy to remove the cap | 1 (0.5) | 2 (1.0) | 12 (5.9) | 38 (18.6) | 151 (74.0) |
| 6 | It is easy to inject by pressing the start button | 0 | 3 (1.5) | 6 (2.9) | 22 (10.8) | 173 (84.8) |
| 7 | I feel confident in my ability to use the device | 0 | 2 (1.0) | 3 (1.5) | 35 (17.2) | 164 (80.4) |
| 8 | It is easy to know when the injection has completed | 1 (0.5) | 4 (2.0) | 9 (4.4) | 21 (10.3) | 169 (82.8) |
| 9 | I feel confident the full dose was injected | 1 (0.5) | 5 (2.5) | 7 (3.4) | 30 (14.7) | 161 (78.9) |
| 10 | I would continue to use a single-dose device | 2 (1.0) | 5 (2.5) | 22 (10.8) | 31 (15.2) | 144 (70.6) |
| 11 | I would recommend this device to other patients who need injections | 0 | 2 (1.0) | 12 (5.9) | 36 (17.6) | 154 (75.5) |
| 12 | I am confident in my ability to inject without the help of a caregiver | 1 (0.5) | 3 (1.5) | 3 (1.5) | 25 (12.3) | 172 (84.3) |
| 13 | I am confident that I am using the injection device correctly | 1 (0.5) | 3 (1.5) | 9 (4.4) | 50 (24.5) | 141 (69.1) |
| 14 | The device would be easy to travel with | 1 (0.5) | 6 (2.9) | 9 (4.4) | 29 (14.2) | 159 (77.9) |
| 15 | The device is convenient | 0 | 4 (2.0) | 10 (4.9) | 31 (15.2) | 159 (77.9) |
| 16 | The device is stable in my hand during administration | 0 | 4 (2.0) | 5 (2.5) | 29 (14.2) | 166 (81.4) |
| 17 | The device is comfortable in my hand | 0 | 4 (2.0) | 12 (5.9) | 39 (19.1) | 149 (73.0) |
| 18 | I like the size of the device | 5 (2.5) | 11 (5.4) | 21 (10.3) | 62 (30.4) | 105 (51.5) |
| 19 | The device is compact | 3 (1.5) | 13 (6.4) | 23 (11.3) | 53 (26.0) | 112 (54.9) |
Notes: Shown as n (%); ratings were based on a sample size of 204; a1, completely disagree; 2, somewhat disagree; 3, neutral; 4, somewhat agree; 5, completely agree.