(491) Optimizing Healthcare Provider Response Rates in Sexual Dysfunction Survey Research
| Autor: | E Jesse, R Russell, S Ramanujan, S Rhodes, M Callegari, M Prunty, D Omil-Lima, R Abou Ghayda, A Loeb, R Munarriz, N Thirumavalavan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 20 |
| ISSN: | 1743-6109 1743-6095 |
| Popis: | Introduction Survey research is common in sexual medicine literature. Healthcare providers notoriously respond poorly to surveys. Response rates of 60% are commonly accepted by academic journals, as to minimize nonresponse bias. Objective We sought to identify tactics that optimize response rates in survey studies of healthcare providers on topics related to sexual dysfunction. Methods PubMed and Web of Science were systematically reviewed for survey studies that 1) were on topics related to sexual dysfunction, 2) utilized healthcare providers as subjects, 3) reported response rate, and 4) were written in English. Using metafor package, meta-analysis was performed to determine overall response rate. Meta-regression was performed to assess survey characteristics associated with increased response rates. Results Of 122 studies reviewed, 56 met inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis revealed a response rate of 41% (95% CI [35%, 47%]). Response rates were significantly higher for in-person, paper mail, or combination of paper mail plus phone call surveys, as compared to email (Table 1). Year of publication, number of questions, use of cognitive testing, monetary incentive, follow-up correspondence, and grant funding were not significantly associated with changes in response rate. Conclusions Response rates for healthcare provider surveys on sexual dysfunction topics are lower than commonly accepted thresholds. Email surveys achieve significantly lower response rates, as compared to other modalities. Disclosure No |
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