Defining and characterizing task-shifting medical devices

Table 2 Compiled codebook of characteristics and counts across questions Q2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Characteristic	Total counts
Total number of characteristics coded	883
Ease of use-related characteristics	326
Easy to use	133
Easy to understand	79
Easy to learn	58
Easy to manage life-cycle	39
Easy to understand results	13
Other	4
Safe	91
Contextually appropriate, acceptable	60
Low-cost	49
Effective	46
Maintainable	45
Don’t know, unclear, no answer	41
Uses an alternative power source	37
Uses advanced technology	34
Portable	30
Simple design	30
Available, accessible	22
Ergonomic	20
Durable	15
Reusable	15
Disposable	12
Fast operation, reduces work burden	10

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