Trial reportJournal of medical Internet research2016
Using Visual Analogue Scales in eHealth: Non-Response Effects in a Lifestyle Intervention.
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Rehabiliation-Aftercare for an Optimal Transfer Into Autonomous Daily Life (RENATA) - an eHealth Intervention Study
Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Measurement error is lower for visual analogue scales than for slider scales.Behavior research methods · 2026Article
- Exploring the origin and conceptual framework of the EQ VAS.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2025Review
- Comparing Likert and visual analogue scales in ecological momentary assessment.Behavior research methods · 2025Article
- Brief lifestyle advice in cardiac care: an experimental study on message source and framing.Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation · 2024Article
- A WeChat Mini Program-Based Intervention for Physical Activity, Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Chinese Cardiovascular Patients in Home-Based Rehabilitation: A Study Protocol.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Quality of Dying in Long-Term Care Scale (QoD-LTC) for Spanish Nursing Homes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- A web-based lifestyle intervention program for Chinese college students: study protocol and baseline characteristics of a randomized placebo-controlled trial.BMC public health · 2019Article
- Identification of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Patients With Cancer: Comparison Between Short and Long Web-Based Questionnaires.Journal of medical Internet research · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundVisual analogue scales (VASs) have been shown to be valid measurement instruments and a better alternative to Likert-type scales in Internet-based research, both empirically and theoretically [1,2]. Upsides include more differentiated responses, better measurement level, and less error. Their feasibility and properties in the context of eHealth, however, have not been examined so far.
objectiveThe present study examined VASs in the context of a lifestyle study conducted online, measuring the impact of VASs on distributional properties and non-response.
methodA sample of 446 participants with a mean age of 52.4 years (standard deviation (SD) = 12.1) took part in the study. The study was carried out as a randomized controlled trial, aimed at supporting participants over 8 weeks with an additional follow-up measurement. In addition to the randomized questionnaire, participants were further randomly assigned to either a Likert-type or VAS response scale version of the measures.
resultsResults showed that SDs were lower for items answered via VASs, 2P (Y ≥ 47 | n=55, P=.5) < .001. Means did not differ across versions. Participants in the VAS version showed lower dropout rates than participants in the Likert version, odds ratio = 0.75, 90% CI (0.58-0.98), P=.04. Number of missing values did not differ between questionnaire versions.
conclusionsThe VAS is shown to be a valid instrument in the eHealth context, offering advantages over Likert-type scales. The results of the study provide further support for the use of VASs in Internet-based research, extending the scope to senior samples in the health context.
trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov NCT01909349; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01909349 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6h88sLw2Y).
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