Table 2.
Compiled codebook of characteristics and counts across questions Q2.1, 2.2, 2.3
| Characteristic | Total counts |
|---|---|
| Total number of characteristics coded | 883 |
| Ease of use-related characteristics | 326 |
| Easy to use | 133 |
| Easy to understand | 79 |
| Easy to learn | 58 |
| Easy to manage life-cycle | 39 |
| Easy to understand results | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Safe | 91 |
| Contextually appropriate, acceptable | 60 |
| Low-cost | 49 |
| Effective | 46 |
| Maintainable | 45 |
| Don’t know, unclear, no answer | 41 |
| Uses an alternative power source | 37 |
| Uses advanced technology | 34 |
| Portable | 30 |
| Simple design | 30 |
| Available, accessible | 22 |
| Ergonomic | 20 |
| Durable | 15 |
| Reusable | 15 |
| Disposable | 12 |
| Fast operation, reduces work burden | 10 |