Using the Internet for data collection. An innovative electronic strategy.
Computer hardware and software have revolutionized research data management. Data collection has, however, remained a time-consuming and expensive component of most research projects. This article presents a description of an innovative strategy for data collection using computer network forums on the Internet (the "information superhighway"). The success of the electronic data collection strategy is illustrated by a report of the results of a survey of the needs and coping mechanisms of cancer survivors.
Fawcett
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University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, USA.
Buhle
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*