Table 2 Observer assessment of errors, difficulties and steps requiring assistance
Observation | N = 150 | % |
|---|---|---|
Observed errors at each step | ||
Pre-testing | ||
1. Opening the package | 0 | 0 |
2. Reading/using the instructions for use | 2 | 1.3 |
3. Removing the test tube from the test pack | 0 | 0 |
4. Removing the cap from the test tube | 4 | 2.7 |
5. Placing the tube into the stand | 27 | 18 |
6. Removing the test device from the test pack | 0 | 0 |
Conduct of the test | ||
7. Touching the flat pad | 9 | 6 |
8. Incorrect manipulation to collect oral fluid | 36 | 24 |
9. Wrong placing of the test device in the test tube | 9 | 6 |
10. Test device came out of the tube while testing | 0 | 0 |
11. Spilling fluid or pouring fluid out of the tube | 17 | 11.3 |
12. Improper time keeping | 80 | 53.3 |
Observed difficulties with testing steps | ||
1. Opening the package | 27 | 18 |
6. Sliding the tube into the stand | 72 | 48 |
Assistance provided | ||
1. Opening the package | 21 | 14 |
2. Opening and removing the cap from the tube | 6 | 4 |
3. Placing the tube into the stand | 69 | 46 |
4. Placing the test device into the tube | 11 | 7.3 |
5. Keeping time | 56 | 37.3 |
6. Reading the results | 17 | 11.3 |
Errors observed for at least one step | 107 | 71.3 |
Experienced difficulties for at least one step | 85 | 56.7 |
Assistance provided for at least one step | 117 | 78 |
Completed all testing steps correctly without any assistance and interpreted the test results correctly | 22 | 14.7 |