Comparison of mean criterion ratings with percentage usage of strategies to indicate how well each memory aid strategy satisfied the universal criteria for a good reminder
| Strategy | Usage (%) | Mean criterion rating* |
|---|---|---|
| *The higher the value, the more closely the strategy satisfies the criteria. | ||
| Notes and post-its | 65.1 | 1.68 |
| Diaries | 57.3 | 1.46 |
| Lists | 55.5 | 1.48 |
| Writing on hand | 43.8 | 1.46 |
| Object positioning | 41.8 | 1.26 |
| Ask others to remind | 34.9 | 1.08 |
| Calendars, timetables | 31.5 | 1.28 |
| Mental checking | 8.2 | 0.92 |
| Mental rehearsal | 6.8 | 0.82 |
| Forming associations | 6.2 | 0.52 |
| Visualising | 4.1 | 0.72 |
| Clocks and watch alarms | 3.4 | 0.68 |