In the pilot study, we asked several open-ended questions in relation to the usefulness of the tool in designing an online PBL process.
Table 1 Perception of the teachers and students in relation to the usefulness of the feedback Items Students' perception (means) Teachers' perception (means) Feedback has helped to enhance the competencies of the student.
A further nine, 5-point Likert scale questions (from strongly agree through to strongly disagree), were incorporated to allow students to express their opinion in relation to the usefulness of the KS in helping them identify their learning needs, maintain focus in the lecture, stimulate interest, and promote both understanding and integration of concepts.
Thus, we propose the following hypothesis in relation to the influence that perceived usefulness has on use: H1.
Questions in relation to the consent process and usefulness of the video were derived from the literature and consultation with a panel of experts – clinicians and clinical trials nurses – to ensure content validity.
The first question was aimed at comprehending the perceived usefulness of TMS in relation to the three specialties under consideration (useful or useless).
In relation to the proposed modified UTAUT model, Perceived Usefulness, Facilitating Conditions, and Attitude toward Using Technology were the key facilitators of users' adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (Table 4).
Whenever models are built for decision-making processes, even if confined at a screening level as in our case, validation of the prediction performances of those models is of great importance in order to provide information about their actual validity and usefulness in relation to the studied problem (Forina et al. 2008).
Mathematical literacy was a core feature of PISA 2012 (OECD, 2013), where "meeting life needs… through using and engaging with mathematics, making informed judgements, and understanding the usefulness of mathematics in relation to the demands of life" were emphasized (Thompson et al., 2013).
When making decisions informed by the evidence presented in a review, policymakers need to consider assessments of the reliability of a review alongside other information, such as the usefulness of the review in relation to the policy question and evidence on the local context.
One possible interpretation is that in areas with poor access patients (and their GPs) regard the usefulness of the examination as small in relation to the inconvenience (travelling etc) it causes.
