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The quest for better questionnaires.

A J Wilcox1

  • 1Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Durham, NC 27709, USA.

American Journal of Epidemiology
|December 22, 1999
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Improving epidemiological research requires accessible questionnaires. Making full questionnaires available online, like study methods, can enhance quality and awareness of questionnaire design importance.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Health Research Methodology

Background:

  • Questionnaire development is an underemphasized area in epidemiology.
  • Standardization of instruments is proposed but may not be the optimal approach.
  • Current practices limit the scrutiny of questionnaire quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an alternative strategy for improving questionnaire quality in epidemiological research.
  • To advocate for increased accessibility of research questionnaires.
  • To highlight the potential of electronic dissemination for enhancing questionnaire design awareness.

Main Methods:

  • The study proposes making entire questionnaires available on the worldwide web alongside published research papers.
  • This approach aims to facilitate easier scrutiny of questionnaire design and methodology.

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  • It contrasts with the proposed establishment of a committee by a health authority for standardization.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased electronic accessibility of questionnaires can foster greater awareness of their importance.
    • Open access to questionnaires allows for more thorough evaluation by the research community.
    • This method could stimulate significant improvements in questionnaire design and application.

    Conclusions:

    • Making questionnaires electronically accessible is a crucial first step toward improving their quality.
    • This approach offers a more dynamic and effective way to invigorate questionnaire development than standardization alone.
    • Widespread online availability of questionnaires can lead to a new era of rigorous design and application in epidemiology.