Table 3 Global quality scale (GQS) criteria
Score | Description |
|---|---|
1 | Poor quality and flow, most information missing; technique misleading; unlikely to be useful for patient education |
2 | Generally sparse quality and flow, some information provided but many important topics missing; technique poor; of very limited use to patients |
3 | Moderate quality and suboptimal flow, some important information provided adequately but others poorly discussed; technique basically adequate; somewhat useful for patients |
4 | Good quality and generally good flow, majority of information provided but some topics not covered; technique almost adequate; useful for patients |
5 | Excellent quality and flow, full information provided; technique adequate; highly useful for patients |