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Using the Internet for data collection in nursing research

R Lakeman1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing and Health Studies, Eastern Institute of Technology, Taradale, Napier, New Zealand. rlakeman@xtra.co.nz

Computers in Nursing
|November 5, 1997
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This study explores using the internet for nursing research data collection. It discusses online methods like email and web questionnaires, alongside challenges and benefits for researchers.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The internet offers new avenues for data collection in healthcare.
  • Understanding the internet user demographic is crucial for research design.
  • Traditional research methods may be augmented by online approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the internet as a tool for nursing research data collection.
  • To outline the demographic characteristics of internet users and their implications.
  • To discuss various online data collection methods and their associated challenges and benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Review of internet user demographics.
  • Discussion of data collection methods including email questionnaires, World Wide Web (WWW) questionnaires, and virtual focus groups.

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  • Analysis of advantages and disadvantages for researchers utilizing the internet.

    • Main Results:

    • The demographic composition of internet users presents limitations for certain research types.
    • Email and WWW questionnaires are viable methods for online data collection.
    • Virtual focus groups offer a potential, though less explored, avenue.
    • Researchers face unique challenges and benefits when conducting internet-based studies.

    Conclusions:

    • The internet provides a valuable, albeit constrained, platform for nursing research data collection.
    • Careful consideration of internet demographics and method-specific challenges is essential for successful online research.
    • Further exploration of virtual focus groups and other emerging online methods is warranted.