Improving response rates using a monetary incentive for patient completion of questionnaires: an observational study

Improving response rates using a monetary incentive for patient completion of questionnaires: an observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Poor response rates to postal questionnaires can introduce bias and reduce the statistical power of a study. To improve response rates in our trial in primary care we tested the effect of introducing an unconditional direct payment o...

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Main Authors: Orchard Jo, Morton Veronica, King David, Houston Helen, Hood Kerenza, Hendry Maggie, Gillan Maureen GC, Gilbert Fiona J, Garratt Andrew, Fylan Fiona, Cross Ben, Cox Helen, Coulton Simon, Bryan Stirling, Atwell Christine, Brealey Stephen D, Robling Michael, Russell Ian T, Torgerson David, Wadsworth Valerie, Wilkinson Clare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/7/12

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