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An Integrative Review of Response Rates in Nursing Research Utilizing Online Surveys
Nursing Research
|September 21, 2023
Summary
Online nursing research surveys face challenges in achieving high response rates. To improve participation, researchers must design accessible, concise, and engaging online surveys for nurses, nursing students, and faculty.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Health Informatics
- Survey Methodology
Background:
- Online surveys offer advantages but present significant challenges in participant recruitment and achieving adequate response rates for nursing research.
- Careful design considerations are crucial for nursing studies employing online survey methodologies.
Approach:
- An integrative review examined 51 nursing research studies utilizing online surveys published between 2011 and 2021.
- Data collection focused on response rates and survey characteristics, including recruitment strategies, incentives, question types, survey length, completion time, and reminder usage.
Key Points:
- The reviewed studies targeted nurses, nursing students, and nursing faculty, with sample sizes varying widely.
- Response rates in online nursing surveys ranged from 3.4% to 98%, averaging 42.46%, with limited identifiable patterns for enhancing recruitment.
- Incentives were rarely used, appearing in only five of the reviewed studies.
Conclusions:
- Online survey response rates in nursing research are generally lower than traditional mailed surveys.
- Future online survey research in nursing should prioritize accessibility, conciseness, and participant engagement to optimize response rates.
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