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The telephone survey method: a discussion paper

K L Barriball1, S L Christian, A E While

  • 1Department of Nursing Studies, King's College London, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study explores telephone survey methods for community nurse case management research. While effective for broad recruitment, it presents challenges in respondent contact and resource allocation.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Health Services Research
  • Survey Methodology

Background:

  • Investigating community nurse case management practices requires effective data collection strategies.
  • Traditional survey methods may face limitations in reaching dispersed or mobile populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility and challenges of the telephone survey method in a community nursing context.
  • To identify best practices for recruiting participants and collecting data via telephone.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple-method design was employed, incorporating telephone surveys.
  • Strategies for sample recruitment, non-response minimization, and data collection quality were detailed.

Main Results:

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  • Telephone surveys proved beneficial for recruiting nurses across wide geographical areas and dynamic work environments.
  • Significant challenges included non-response due to non-contact and the resource intensity of achieving contact.

    • Conclusions:

    • Telephone surveys offer advantages for large-scale, geographically dispersed nursing research.
    • Careful planning is needed to mitigate non-response and manage resource demands inherent in telephone data collection.