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Table 2 Participant's rating of the computer brain interface

From: Introducing a brain-computer interface to facilitate intraoperative medical imaging control – a feasibility study

Category

Question

Likert scale (Range: 1–5)

Mean (SD)

Acceptance

The device is comfortable to wear

3.6 (1.2)

4.1 (0.9)

The device sits well at the back of the head

4.5 (0.67)

The calibration process is effortless

4.1 (0.7)

Input / Output

The input delays were consistent

3.7 (1.3)

3.6 (1.2)

The application followed my intentions

4.1 (0.9)

The application reacted quickly to inputs

2.6 (1.0)

Controlling the application was straightforward

4.2 (1.0)

User Study Task

The task was easy to understand

4.6 (0.5)

4.5 (0.7)

I felt comfortable with the task

4.2 (0.7)

The path was well visible in the 3D model

4.6 (0.7)

Application

I had enough time to get familiar with the application

4.8 (0.4)

4.1 (1.2)

The user interface is simple and comprehensive

4.7 (0.6)

The CT images are large enough

4.9 (0.3)

The 3D model in the application was useful

3.5 (1.5)

I think the 3D model in the application would be useful

while surgery

3.4 (1.5)

The application allowed for fine grained adjustments

3.5 (1.0)

Overall

Impressions

Overall device impression

4.1 (0.8)

3.8 (1.0)

I would use the device in the operation room

3.5 (1.1)

I prefer this input method over the state-of-the art

3.7 (1.0)