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Some methodological aspects of using postal questionnaires with the elderly.

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  • 1Research Team for the Care of the Elderly, University of Wales College of Medicine, St. David's Hospital, Cardiff, UK.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
|June 1, 1988
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Postal questionnaires can effectively collect data from older adults, achieving over 80% response rates. Careful question design is key to maximizing participation and data quality in this demographic.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Survey Methodology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Postal questionnaires are often deemed unsuitable for elderly populations.
  • Challenges include low response rates, non-response bias, and variable response quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of postal questionnaires for data collection in older subjects.
  • To identify factors influencing response rates and data quality in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Methodological study assessing postal questionnaire use with older adults.
  • Analysis of response rates, non-response bias, and response quality.
  • Investigation into the impact of questionnaire length and question format.

Main Results:

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  • Response rates exceeding 80% are achievable with older subjects.
  • Non-response bias is more prevalent in older age groups.
  • Questionnaire format significantly impacts both response rate and quality.

Conclusions:

  • Postal questionnaires are a viable, cost-effective method for surveying older individuals.
  • This method is suitable for routine community screening of the elderly.