Table 1 Survey questions for clinicians and consumers

Clinicians

(1) Clarity of wording

How clearly do you think this tool is worded for patients to complete before their surgery?

(2) Suitability of length

How suitable is the length of this tool for patients to complete before their surgery?

(3) Ease of use

How easy is this tool to use for patients to complete before their surgery?

(4) Thoroughness

How thoroughly does this tool screen the mental health of patients before their surgery?

(5) Usefulness

How useful is this tool for preoperatively screening the mental health of patients before their surgery?

(6) Willingness to use

How willing do you think future surgical patients will be to complete this tool?

Consumers

(1) Clarity of wording

How clearly do you think this tool is worded? e.g. use of simple and clear language

(2) Design

How well do you think this tool is designed? e.g. the presentation, layout, and flow of questions

(3) Suitability of length

How suitable is the length of this tool to complete? e.g. number and type of questions and answers

(4) Ease of use

How easy do you think this tool is to use? e.g. is it simple

(5) Willingness to use

How willing do you think future surgical patients will be to complete this tool?