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Doing things differently: advantages and disadvantages of Web questionnaires
Steve Jones1, Fiona Murphy, Mark Edwards
1School of Health Science, University of Wales Swansea, Swansea, UK.
Nurse Researcher
|August 15, 2008
Summary
This study explored web-based questionnaire delivery to nursing students. Despite challenges, online data collection shows promise for future research in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Sciences Research
Background:
- Traditional data collection methods can be resource-intensive.
- Exploring efficient and modern data collection techniques is crucial for nursing research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and challenges of using web-based questionnaires for nursing students.
- To assess the potential of online data collection in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Delivery of a questionnaire to nursing students via the internet.
- Documentation of experiences and encountered problems during the process.
Main Results:
- The web-based questionnaire approach presented several challenges during implementation.
- Despite issues, the method demonstrated potential for effective data collection.
Conclusions:
- Web-based data collection is a viable, albeit imperfect, method for reaching nursing students.
- Further refinement of online tools could enhance their utility in nursing research.
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