Table 4. Pre-determined items of importance when reporting human WBV studies and their importance rating of round 1 and 2.
Round 1 | Round 2 | |||||||
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Item Number | When considering human studies using whole-body vibration is it important to report. . . | Rating Yes/Neutral/No | Agreement (% of yes) | Disagreement (% of no) | When considering human studies using whole-body vibration is it important to report. . . | Rating Yes/Neutral/No | Agreement (% of yes) | Disagreement (% of no) |
Information about vibration | Information about vibration | |||||||
1 | …which frequency (Hz) is used? | 51/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | . . .which frequency (Hz) is used? | 39/0/1 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
2 | …whether the frequency (Hz) is constant or variable? | 50/1/0 | 98.0 | 0.0 | . . .whether the frequency (Hz) is constant or variable? | 37/0/3 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
3 | …the type of vibration (i.e. synchronous, side-alternating, other)? | 49/0/2 | 96.1 | 3.6 | …the type of vibration (i.e. synchronous, side-alternating, other)? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
4 | …the units of the vibration parameters? | 48/1/2 | 94.1 | 3.9 | . . .the units of the vibration parameters? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
5 | …the amplitude of the vibration (in mm)? | 48/2/1 | 94.1 | 2.0 | . . .the amplitude of the vibration (in mm)? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
6* | …how the vibration parameters are measured, if own settings are used? | 44/5/2 | 86.3 | 3.9 | . . .how the vibration parameters are measured | 34/3/3 | 85.0 | 7.5 |
7 | …the definitions/explanations of the vibration parameters? | 41/3/7 | 80.4 | 13.7 | . . .the definitions/explanations of the vibration parameters? | 31/6/3 | 77.5 | 7.5 |
8 | …which peak-acceleration (in multiples of g) occurs? | 41/7/3 | 80.4 | 5.9 | . . .which peak-acceleration (in multiples of g) occurs? | 32/5/3 | 80.0 | 7.5 |
9 | …the position of each foot on the base of the vibration platform to calculate PDD or amplitude for side-alternating vibration? | 41/8/2 | 80.4 | 3.9 | . . .the position of each foot on the base of the vibration platform to calculate PDD or amplitude for side-alternating vibration? | 37/2/1 | 92.5 | 2.5 |
10* | …the position of the platform where PDD or amplitude is measured? | 41/9/1 | 80.4 | 2.0 | Incorporated in item 14 | |||
11 | …whether manufacturer settings or own settings are used? | 40/5/6 | 78.4 | 11.8 | . . .whether manufacturer settings or own settings are used? | 34/2/4 | 87.5 | 5.0 |
12 | …whether the vibration is immediately full or increases slowly? | 40/6/5 | 78.4 | 9.8 | . . .whether the vibration is immediately full or increases slowly? | 34/3/3 | 85.0 | 10.0 |
13 | …which peak-to-peak displacement (PDD) of the vibration occurs? | 40/7/4 | 78.4 | 7.8 | . . .which peak-to-peak displacement (PDD) of the vibration occurs? | 33/5/2 | 85.0 | 7.5 |
14* | …where on the platform the vibration parameters are measured, if own settings are used? | 38/10/3 | 74.5 | 5.9 | . . .where on the platform the vibration parameters are measured? | 35/3/2 | 82.5 | 5.0 |
15 | …what the accuracy of vibration parameters is? | 35/12/4 | 68.6 | 7.8 | . . .what the accuracy of vibration parameters is? | 22/13/5 | 55.0 | 12.5 |
16* | …which acceleration (in RMS) occurs? | 19/20/12 | 37.3 | 23.5 | . . .which acceleration occurs based on a pilot study or relevant literature? | 13/18/9 | 32.5 | 22.5 |
Additional suggestions | 27/24 a | 52.9 | 47.1 | |||||
Information about device | Information about device | |||||||
17 | …whether the device vibrates horizontal, vertical, side-alternating, waveform changing, or other? | 50/0/1 | 98.0 | 2.9 | . . .whether the device vibrates horizontal, vertical, side-alternating, waveform changing, or other? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
18 | …whether changes are made to the device (e.g. mounting a chair on it)? | 49/2/0 | 96.1 | 0.0 | . . .whether changes are made to the device (e.g. mounting a chair on it)? | 39/1/0 | 97.5 | 0.0 |
19 | …the manufacturer, device specifications, and production type? | 48/1/2 | 94.1 | 3.9 | . . .the manufacturer, device specifications, and production type? | 39/1/0 | 97.5 | 0.0 |
20 | …whether a handrail is available? | 42/4/5 | 82.4 | 9.8 | . . .whether a handrail is available? | 34/3/3 | 85.0 | 7.5 |
21 | …how the energy is generated (e.g. direct mechanical transmission or electromagnetic transmission) as this can have an effect on the performance of the device? | 28/19/4 | 54.9 | 7.8 | . . .how the energy is generated (e.g. direct mechanical transmission or electromagnetic transmission) as this can influence the performance of the device? | 20/12/8 | 50.0 | 20.0 |
22 | …the size of the vibration platform? | 25/14/12 | 49.0 | 23.5 | . . .the size of the vibration platform? | 17/10/13 | 42.5 | 32.5 |
Additional suggestions | 9/42 a | 17.6 | 82.4 | |||||
Information about administration | Information about administration | |||||||
23 | …which posture or body position the participants take on during the vibration (e.g. sitting, standing, squatting)? | 51/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | . . .which posture or body position the participants take on during the vibration (e.g. sitting, standing, squatting)? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
24 | …whether the position/posture changes during the WBV (static versus dynamic exercise)? | 51/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | . . .whether the position/posture changes during the WBV (static versus dynamic exercise)? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
25 | …the number of sessions where WBV was utilized? | 51/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | . . .the number of sessions where WBV was utilized? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
26 | …the resting time between sessions of WBV? | 51/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | . . .the resting time between sessions of WBV? | 40/0/0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
27 | …the number of exposures to WBV within one session? | 50/1/0 | 98.0 | 0.0 | . . .the number of exposures to WBV within one session? | 39/1/0 | 97.5 | 0.0 |
28 | …where the feet of the participants are placed? | 49/2/0 | 96.1 | 0.0 | . . .where the feet of the participants are placed? | 30/1/0 | 97.5 | 0.0 |
29 | …the total exposure time to WBV across all sessions? | 48/1/2 | 94.1 | 3.9 | . . .the total exposure time to WBV across all sessions? | 39/0/1 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
30 | …where the hands of the participants are placed? | 47/3/1 | 92.2 | 2.0 | . . .where the hands of the participants are placed? | 37/1/2 | 92.5 | 5.0 |
31 | …which exact tools and aids were used during the WBV (e.g. type and size of dumbbells)? | 46/4/1 | 90.2 | 2.0 | . . .which exact tools and aids were used during the WBV (e.g. type and size of dumbbells)? | 36/3/1 | 90.0 | 2.5 |
32 | …the on vs. off-times of vibration (e.g. pauses and how long) within one session? | 45/5/1 | 88.2 | 2.0 | . . .the on vs. off-times of vibration (e.g. pauses and how long) within one session? | 37/1/2 | 92.5 | 5.0 |
33 | …whether an examiner was present to supervise the WBV administration? | 43/3/5 | 84.3 | 9.8 | . . .whether an examiner was present to supervise the WBV administration? | 34/2/4 | 85.0 | 10.0 |
34* | …whether the cognitive/physical outcome measures are assessed during or after the WBV? | 41/5/5 | 80.4 | 9.8 | . . .whether the outcome measures (cognitive/physical) are assessed during or after the WBV? | 35/2/3 | 87.5 | 7.5 |
35 | …possible follow-ups to determine possible lasting effects? | 41/7/3 | 80.4 | 5.9 | . . .possible follow-ups to determine possible lasting effects? | 34/2/4 | 85.0 | 10.0 |
36 | …how resonance (skidding of feet) is prevented (e.g. front-foot vs. mid-foot stance)? | 39/9/3 | 76.5 | 5.9 | . . .how resonance (skidding of feet) is prevented (e.g. front-foot vs. mid-foot stance)? | 27/8/5 | 67.5 | 12.5 |
37 | …the location of the intervention (e.g. hospital or gym)? | 30/8/13 | 58.8 | 25.5 | . . .the location of the intervention (e.g. hospital or gym)? | 28/7/5 | 70.0 | 12.5 |
38 | …the conditions of the test room (e.g. light and temperature)? | 24/10/17 | 47.1 | 33.3 | . . .the conditions of the test room (e.g. light and temperature)? | 20/6/14 | 50.0 | 35.0 |
Additional suggestions | 10/41 a | 19.6 | 80.4 | |||||
Information about participants | Information about participants | |||||||
39 | …subjective experiences of participants before, during, or after the WBV (e.g. dizziness, pain, postural instability, muscle fatigue)? | 46/4/1 | 90.2 | 2.0 | . . .subjective experiences of participants before, during, or after the WBV (e.g. dizziness, pain, postural instability, muscle fatigue)? | 37/1/2 | 92.5 | 5.0 |
40* | …the participants' BMI (height, weight)? | 45/2/4 | 88.2 | 7.8 | . . .the participants' height and weight? | 39/0/1 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
41 | …the participants' footwear (shoes, socks, barefoot) during WBV with a detailed description? | 45/4/2 | 88.2 | 3.9 | . . .the participants' footwear (shoes, socks, barefoot) during WBV with a detailed description? | 38/1/1 | 95.0 | 2.5 |
42 | …if, how, and for how long participants prepared for the WBV (e.g. stretching, muscles, warm up)? | 43/6/2 | 84.3 | 3.9 | . . .if, how, and for how long participants prepared for the WBV (e.g. stretching, muscles, warm up)? | 36/3/1 | 90.0 | 2.5 |
43 | …the participants' fitness and activity levels? | 43/7/1 | 84.3 | 2.0 | . . .the participants' fitness and activity levels? | 37/2/1 | 92.5 | 2.5 |
44 | …how it is assured that neck and head are not negatively affected by the vibration? | 33/10/8 | 64.7 | 15.7 | . . .how it is assured that neck and head are not negatively affected by the vibration? | 20/10/10 | 50.0 | 25.0 |
45 | …the participants' clothing during the WBV? | 24/12/15 | 47.1 | 29.4 | . . .the participants' clothing during the WBV? | 15/11/14 | 37.5 | 25.0 |
46 | …skin and muscle perfusion during the WBV? | 16/15/20 | 31.4 | 39.2 | . . .skin and muscle perfusion during the WBV? | 5/15/20 | 12.5 | 50.0 |
47 | …whether possible glasses were disturbing during the vibration? | 14/20/17 | 27.5 | 33.3 | . . .whether possible glasses were disturbing during the vibration? | 6/12/22 | 15.0 | 55.0 |
48 | …whether the participants wore glasses during WBV? | 13/18/20 | 25.5 | 39.9 | . . .whether the participants wore glasses during WBV? | 6/9/25 | 15.0 | 62.5 |
Additional suggestions | 10/41 a | 19.6 | 80.4 |
Questions marked a had only yes/no answer options
* indicates a rephrasing of the item for the second round; bold indicates agreement of 70% or higher and no disagreement of 20% or higher; italic indicates a disagreement of 20% or higher; the dotted box depicts the incorporation of item 10 into item 14.