There are six available delivery methods when sending a questionnaire. This document helps determine which method will be the best option for your company.

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Understanding Questionnaire Delivery Methods

Email Delivery

This method allows staff members to send automated questionnaires directly to a client's email. This option is only available if a client has a valid email address listed in their client details within BestNotes.

The client will receive 3 reminders while the questionnaire is open. Questionnaires are delivered on the day the questionnaire becomes active, 3 days before the questionnaire expires, and on the day of expiration. Emails out of OutcomeTools are batched into one link at the end of the day. If a questionnaire needs to be sent out right away, the staff member can select the envelope icon to force push the email. They will receive a notice that states "Are you sure you want to send an email reminder?" They can then select continue and they will receive confirmation that the email was sent.

Kiosk/iPad Delivery

This method should be used when clients are in your office and have a dedicated computer, tablet, or iPad to complete the questionnaire. When the kiosk/iPad delivery method is assigned, a unique PIN number is generated for that questionnaire.

Kiosk/iPad delivery method option

Each company has its own kiosk/iPad URL that can be found on the "Account Settings" tab. This link can be bookmarked on whatever device is being used for clients to complete questionnaires.

Account Settings tab

The kiosk will ask for a PIN number which can be entered to access all active questionnaires for that client to take. This is an efficient way to have clients self-report data and capture their results electronically.

Kiosk pin entry screen

Weblink Delivery

This method is for companies who would like to customize the email to their clients and send the weblink in an email. This link is not automatically sent and must be initiated by the clinician sending the questionnaire.

Weblink delivery method option

By Staff from Paper

This method is done by printing a paper copy of the questionnaire, having the client take the questionnaire, and then a staff member inputs the results into the computer.

By staff from paper delivery method option

By Staff: In-Person or Phone Interview

This method is used when a staff member is interviewing the client on the phone or in person and asking the client the questions. They can then input their responses into OutcomeTools by selecting the "View Questionnaire" button and inputting the client responses.

By staff in person interview or phone interview delivery method option

View Questionnaire button

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