A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Web-Based Versus Traditional Paper Questionnaires: A Mixed-Mode Survey With a Nordic Perspective
Authors: Hohwu L, Lyshol H, Gissler M, Jonsson SH, Petzold M, Obel C
Publisher: JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC
Publication year: 2013
Journal: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
Journal acronym: J MED INTERNET RES
Article number: UNSP e173
Number in series: 8
Volume: 15
Issue: 8
First page : e173
Number of pages: 11
ISSN: 1438-8871
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.2595(external)
Abstract
Conclusions: Web-based questionnaires could replace traditional paper questionnaires with minor effects on response rates and lower costs. The increasing effect on the response rate on participants replying for a nonmonetary incentive could only be estimated within the 2 Web-based questionnaire modes before the first reminder. Alternative platforms to reach higher participation rates in population surveys should reflect the development of electronic devices and the ways in which the population primarily accesses the Internet.
Conclusions: Web-based questionnaires could replace traditional paper questionnaires with minor effects on response rates and lower costs. The increasing effect on the response rate on participants replying for a nonmonetary incentive could only be estimated within the 2 Web-based questionnaire modes before the first reminder. Alternative platforms to reach higher participation rates in population surveys should reflect the development of electronic devices and the ways in which the population primarily accesses the Internet.
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