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The questionnaire as a data-gathering device: medical school response patterns

W C Hilles, B R Forsyth, H J Porten

    Journal of Medical Education
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Internal information systems at medical schools struggle to provide reliable data when responding to external questionnaires. This study highlights data quality issues and suggests improvements for schools and sponsoring agencies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Medical Education Administration

    Background:

    • Medical schools frequently respond to external national questionnaires.
    • Internal information systems are crucial for data collection and reporting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the process of responding to external questionnaires within medical schools.
    • To assess the impact of this process on data quality.

    Main Methods:

    • A study of six medical schools using site visits and documentation.
    • Analysis of the process for completing four national questionnaires.

    Main Results:

    • Identified significant problems within internal information systems that hinder reliable data provision.
    • The process of responding to questionnaires negatively impacts data quality.

    Conclusions:

    • Corrective actions are needed for both medical institutions and sponsoring agencies.
    • Improving internal processes is essential for enhancing data reliability in medical school reporting.

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