title: Data collection methods series. Part 1: Define a clear purpose for collecting data.
authors.affiliation: Health Survey Research Center, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454, USA. harwo002@umn.edu
authors.forename: Eileen M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Harwood
authors.forename: Pakou
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vang
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000451:nursing; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D010030:Ostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011340:Problem Solving; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards