Table 3 Differences between the optimised and nonoptimised diary
Conceptual basis | Diary element | Optimised diary | Nonoptimised diary |
|---|---|---|---|
Diary complexity | Data per page | 1 month | 3–4 days |
Length | 1–2 × A4 page | 12 × A4 pages | |
Format | Single sheet | Stapled booklet | |
Spaces per day | 1 | 6 | |
Type of data collected | Numerical | Yes/No | |
Numerical | |||
Text (comments) | |||
Information required if have not walked | Single zero | Circling 3 ‘No’s | |
Diary salience | User-friendliness of design | Simple clean lines | Excessive lines and text |
No unnecessary text | Complex grid | ||
Font size 14 | No accents for key information | ||
Study logos | Font size 11 | ||
Takes up less space | No logo or image | ||
Displays weekly progress | Booklet hinders ability to see progress over weeks |