The effects of variations in mode of delivery and monetary incentive on physicians' responses to a mailed survey assessing STD practice patterns.
Eval Health Prof
; 24(1): 3-17, 2001 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-11233582
ABSTRACT
High response rates from physicians are key to obtaining valid and generalizable data regarding their sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis, treatment, and control practices. A factorial (3 x 2) study was designed using varying cash incentives ($0, $15, $25) and delivery modes (Federal Express, U.S. mail). Surveys, with three follow-up mailings, were sent to a national probability sample of 311 physicians in OB-GYN, family practice, internal and emergency medicine, and pediatrics specialties. Overall, 156 physicians returned completed surveys (56% overall response rate). Significant effects for incentive level (F = 28.2, df = 2, p < .01) and delivery mode (F = 4.1, df = 1, p < .05) existed. Highest response was among physicians in the $25-FedEx condition (81%). High response rates from busy practicing physicians can be achieved if surveys are relevant to clinical practice, sponsored by a reputable organization (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), include a monetary incentive, and are delivered by courier.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Médicos
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Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina
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Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual
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Encuestas de Atención de la Salud
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Motivación
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eval Health Prof
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos