title: The use of electronic diaries in dermatology research.
abstract: Data collection methods are critically important in observational studies. The use of electronic diaries is a novel method which to date has not been utilized in dermatology research. This method has the potential to reduce recall bias. We report on our experience in the use of electronic diaries in a panel study of children with eczema.
authors.affiliation: Centre of Evidence-Based Dermatology, C f loor, South block, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG 2UH, UK. sinead.langan@nottingham.ac.uk
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Langan
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003625:Data Collection; D003880:Dermatology; D004485:Eczema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011996:Records