Differences in response rates between mail, e-mail, and telephone follow-up in hand surgery research

Conclusions The response rate to survey by phone is significantly higher than by mail or e-mail. Younger age, smoking, higher pain intensity, and working full-time are associated with not responding. Type of study/level of evidence: Prognostic I

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11552-014-9618-x

Source: Hand - November 15, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

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