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Solutions to address low response rates in online surveys

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posted on 2024-11-17, 12:48 authored by Wa'ed Shiyab, Caleb Ferguson, Kaye Rolls, Elizabeth Halcomb
Online surveys are increasingly popular in research given their cost-effectiveness and potential reach. However, low response rates remain a key contributor to bias and the overall quality of results. Having a well-designed survey, providing financial remunerations, sending personalized invitations, offering regular reminders, and using more than one recruitment strategy are evidence-based approaches to improve response rates. Given the potential for illegitimate responses to online surveys, approaches that minimize illegitimate participation are discussed.

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Journal title

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Volume

22

Issue

4

Pagination

441-444

Language

English

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