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Definitions of question types in Forms

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Written by Krystle Thornton
Updated over 7 months ago

There are several different question types that you are able to add to a Questionnaire in Hint. Please see the following definitions to better understand the best practice use for each type of question:

Below is more information on each of the various questions types:

  • Mixed Controls: This question type gives you the ability to add numerous questions into one block. You can arrange the questions as you wish, setting their size and layout. You can make individual questions required, and map them to the client profile as well. The options for the question types you have are: Text box, check boxes, radio buttons, date, email, address, phone, numeric, dropdown, multi-select dropdown, large text box, and paragraph.

  • Open Answer: This would be a simple text box for clients to type information into. It defaults to a one line text box, but you can enable a larger text box by checking "Provide multiple lines for answer".

  • Multiple Choice - Single Answer: This is a simple radio button question where clients are presented with numerous selections and can only choose one of them.

  • Multiple Choice - Multiple Answer: This is a simple check box question where clients can choose multiple selections (as many as needed), not just a single one.

  • Matrix - Single Answer per Line: This question allows you to setup table style questions, where your clients can select one response per line. You are able to "Enable Score Calculation" as well, which gives you the ability to assign a score to each response, and display the total score at the end of the question. (will not map structured data to chart)

  • Matrix: This is a more robust version of the single line matrix question. Here you are still using the table style questions, but can set each column to have a different input type (i.e. text box, date, numeric, radio button, etc.). Clients would be able to provide a response in each of the columns (except if using radio buttons). (will not map structured data to chart)

  • Section Title / Note: This option isn't a question, but is used to create section titles or notes throughout your intake form. Entering text in the "Section Title" box will present it on your form in a larger font, this would be used to denote sections of an intake. Adding text into the "Section Text (Optional)" box will display this as normal text on your form, stylized in a grey background to make it stand out.

  • File Attachment: This question type allows your clients to attach files to your forms. They will be presented with a button that will open up their computer's file finder, where they can select the file to attach. If you want to allow clients to attach multiple files, check off the "Allow multiple files" setting.

  • Smart Editor: This question type allows for more advanced functionality, such as adding HTML and other code (take note that not all code will work).

  • e-Signature: This question adds an e-signature field to your form for clients to sign. You can add multiple signatures to a form, and describe what they are for in the "Text" section. if you want the date that the client signed on to display on PDF printouts, check the "Display Date field on printed forms" setting.

  • Body Map / Drawing: This question type available in intake questionnaires and treatment notes allows you to add certain body map and other images to your forms that clients can draw on. This is typically used to denote specific ailments on the body, but any image can be used so it can be used in varying use-cases. (will not map structured data to chart)
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