BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine the efficacy of two strategies for improving general practitioner response to a survey. A secondary aim was to assess GPs' self reported preferred mode of survey administration. METHODS: This study aimed to examine the efficacy of two strategies for improving general practitioner response to a survey. A secondary aim was to assess GPs' self reported preferred mode of survey administration. RESULTS: Of the 1666 GPs sampled, 52 were ineligible and 500 completed the survey. The response rates obtained in the trial of standard research group letterhead invitations alone (25.8%) versus division of general practice cover letter (32.5%) were not statistically significantly different; nor were the response rates obtained in the trial of a telephone reminder call. When asked about preferred mode of survey administration, 81.1% of respondents nominated mailed survey. DISCUSSION: The study failed to identify strategies to improve GP participation in the survey. This survey found no basis for supporting electronic GPs surveys.
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine the efficacy of two strategies for improving general practitioner response to a survey. A secondary aim was to assess GPs' self reported preferred mode of survey administration. METHODS: This study aimed to examine the efficacy of two strategies for improving general practitioner response to a survey. A secondary aim was to assess GPs' self reported preferred mode of survey administration. RESULTS: Of the 1666 GPs sampled, 52 were ineligible and 500 completed the survey. The response rates obtained in the trial of standard research group letterhead invitations alone (25.8%) versus division of general practice cover letter (32.5%) were not statistically significantly different; nor were the response rates obtained in the trial of a telephone reminder call. When asked about preferred mode of survey administration, 81.1% of respondents nominated mailed survey. DISCUSSION: The study failed to identify strategies to improve GP participation in the survey. This survey found no basis for supporting electronic GPs surveys.
Authors: Anneliese Willems; Amanda Tapley; Alison Fielding; Er Tsing Vivian Tng; Elizabeth G Holliday; Mieke L van Driel; Jean I Ball; Andrew R Davey; Irena Patsan; Kristen FitzGerald; Neil A Spike; Parker J Magin Journal: Dermatol Pract Concept Date: 2021-09-01
Authors: Parker Magin; Amanda Tapley; Adrian J Dunlop; Andrew Davey; Mieke van Driel; Elizabeth Holliday; Simon Morgan; Kim Henderson; Jean Ball; Nigel Catzikiris; Katie Mulquiney; Neil Spike; Rohan Kerr; Simon Holliday Journal: J Gen Intern Med Date: 2018-07-23 Impact factor: 5.128
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