epaq

What is epaq-online?

The epaq® is a computerised system (electronic personal assessment questionnaire) that has been developed to help assess health, illness and quality of life.

epaq-online is a public access web site. It allows use of the epaq anonymously & privately over the Internet. It takes 20 - 30 minutes to complete & afterwards you can…

1. Look at your results, print them out and take them with you to a clinic or an appointment
2. Make your results available to a clinic that you are attending
3. Delete your results if you wish

The web site address is: www.epaq-online.co.uk (just click the link to open a new browser window)

How do I use the epaq-online website?

If you have never used this web site before, don’t worry – we’ve made it as easy as possible. Simply follow these 4 steps...

Step 1

Go to the epaq-online web site using the web address above. You will then be asked to REGISTER. This involves you entering your e-mail address (optional). You will need to create your own user name (this can be anything you want, as long as it's 6 characters or more. To keep your data private, don’t use your own name – think instead of a family pet, favourite place, random letters or numbers) and a password (this can be anything you want, as long as its 6 characters or more). Make a careful note of your user name and password and keep these in a diary or other safe place.

Step 2

Click the START NEW QUESTIONNAIRE button on the computer screen. The questionnaire should start automatically & allow you to work through, question by question. The screen will appear larger & easier to use if you press the F11 button at the top of your keyboard, or use the ‘View / Full screen’ function in the windows explorer toolbar on the screen. The questionnaire sometimes runs slowly, depending on the speed of the Internet. Please be patient & be prepared to take your time - about 20 minutes or so.

Step 3

On completion of the questionnaire you will have a number of options. Choose the ‘View your complete results’ button. This will allow you to Print your results (which may be useful to you and save time if you are attending a clinic). You can also keep a copy of your results for your own use. If you want to do this, print both the ‘Analysis & Symptoms Scores’ and the ‘Itemised Report’. The ‘Report Key’ should also be printed to help understand your results. Please make a note of your Questionnaire ID and User Name. These are shown at the top of each report page. 

Step 4

What if I can’t finish the questionnaire?

Don’t worry. As long as you have kept a note of your username and password, you can go back and find your record, print your results, resume the questionnaire or delete your answers at a later date. To do this, just go back to the www.epaq-online.co.uk web site and log on again, using your original username and password.

What if I don’t have access to the Internet at home?

If you don't have access to the Internet at home, you may have a friend or relative who can help you with this. You may also be able to get help getting on-line by taking this information sheet to an Internet Café or library.

This service is available at Refresh Café, 198 Whitham Road, Broomhill, Sheffield 10
(Telephone 0114 2667979)
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday, 8am - 7pm, Sundays 10am - 4pm

A private area will be provided upstairs in the Café & if needed, you will be given help using the Internet

All your questionnaire answers, comments and details will be treated in complete confidence by qualified staff and will be subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and issues around the laws of confidentiality.  Access to your results on screen can only be obtained by the use of your individual username and password.

Please read the epaq disclaimer

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