Table 4.
Identified problems of the usability test, and short- or long-term solutions.
| Problem | Short-term solution (by the project) | Long-term optimization (by the developers) | |
| Usability problems |
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Language | User training; provide a document with translations and explanations; check and adjust existing REDCap language file | Simplified language selection; complete translation, including system messages and synchronization report |
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Feedback | User training; provide a test system | User expertise-based help |
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Perceived offer character | User training; provide a test system | Optimization of user interface |
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Inconsistent interaction design | User training; provide a test system | Enable input by typing or hide input field; provide keyboard type based on the field type (eg, numeric keyboard) |
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Navigation | User training; create a short paper-based how-to guide | Simplification of navigation (eg, log out) |
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Knowledge error | User training; provide filling out instructions directly in the questionnaire | User expertise-based help |
| Functionality problems |
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Data synchronization | User training; include a note at the end of the questionnaire to regularly synchronize the records | Sending notifications on the device in case of nonsynchronized records |
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Follow-up interview | User training; create a short paper-based how-to guide for follow-up interviews | Optimized visit overview |