title: The next best thing to being there: conducting the clinical research interview by telephone.
abstract: This methodological commentary explores the utility of the telephone as a medium for collecting sensitive clinical research data. The nature of the clinical interview is discussed, clinical and research literature dealing with use of the telephone is reviewed, and a follow-up study conducted entirely by telephone is described. More rigorous study of this research approach is called for.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Tausig
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Freeman
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012106:Research; D013689:Telephone