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Using cognitive interviewing to improve questionnaires: An exemplar study focusing on individual and
Kendra Kamp1, Gwen Wyatt1, Sharon Dudley-Brown2
1Michigan State University, 1355 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States.
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|June 30, 2018
Summary
Cognitive interviewing enhances questionnaire clarity for emerging adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This method improves item understanding, recall, and relevance, leading to higher quality research data.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research Methodology
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Quantitative research relies on questionnaires, yet item clarity and participant comprehension are often neglected.
- Individual and condition-specific items require careful consideration, especially for unique patient populations.
Discussion:
- Cognitive interviewing assesses how participants understand and respond to questionnaire items.
- This paper details its application for emerging adults (18-29) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Key Insights:
- Four areas needing improvement were identified: clarity of terms and directions, reducing cognitive recall burden (e.g., avoiding mental math), specifying timeframes (e.g., 'in the past 2 weeks'), and enhancing question relevance (e.g., including disease remission).
Outlook:
- Findings can guide researchers working with IBD patients to improve data quality.
- Cognitive interviewing can enhance questionnaire development and adaptation across diverse populations.
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