Internet Versus Mailed Questionnaires: A Randomized Comparison (2)

Pam Leece; Mohit Bhandari; Sheila Sprague; M.F. Swiontkowski; Emil H. Schemitsch; Paul Tornetta; P.J. Devereaux; Gordon Guyatt

doi:10.2196/jmir.6.3.e30

Abstract

Our Internet-based survey to surgeons resulted in a significantly lower response rate than a traditional mailed survey. Researchers should not assume that the widespread availability and potential ease of Internet-based surveys will translate into higher response rates.

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The InternetMedicineFamily medicinePsychologyWorld Wide WebComputer science

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Year: 2004
Type: article
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Pages: e30-e30
Citations: 153
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                                    Pam Leece, 
                                
                                    Mohit Bhandari, 
                                
                                    Sheila Sprague
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2004). 
                            Internet Versus Mailed Questionnaires: A Randomized Comparison (2). 
                            Journal of Medical Internet Research
                            , 6
                            (3)
                            , e30-e30.
                            https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.6.3.e30
                        

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DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6.3.e30