Survey Methods to Optimize Response Rate in the National Dental Practice–Based Research Network

Funkhouser, Ellen; Vellala, Kavya; Baltuck, Camille; Cacciato, Rita; Durand, Emily; McEdward, Deborah; Sowell, Ellen; Theisen, Sarah E.; Gilbert, Gregg H.

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“…Apropos to the current study, Funkhouser et al 18 recently reported achievement of an 87% response rate in a survey of 1,716 eligible dentists affiliated with the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (NDPBRN) through application of rigorous recruitment using a mixed mode strategy. The authors noted that the robust participation rate was possibly attributable to some degree to the targeted dental group who projected a pro-active interest in research by virtue of their membership in the NDPBRN.…”

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Statistical Application and Cost Saving in a Dental Survey

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Objective: To effectively achieve a robust survey response rate in a timely manner, an alternative approach to survey distribution, informed by statistical modeling, was applied to efficiently and cost-effectively achieve the targeted rate of return. Design:A prospective environmental scan surveying adoption of health information technology utilization within their practices was undertaken in a national pool of dental professionals (N=8000) using an alternative method of sampling. The piloted approach to rate of cohort sampling targeted a response rate of 400 completed surveys from among randomly targeted eligible providers who were contacted using replicated subsampling leveraging mailed surveys. Methods:Two replicated subsample mailings (n=1000 surveys/mailings) were undertaken to project the true response rate and estimate the total number of surveys required to achieve the final target. Cost effectiveness and non-response bias analyses were performed. Results:The final mailing required approximately 24% fewer mailings compared to targeting of the entire cohort, with a final survey capture exceeding the expected target. An estimated $5000 in cost savings was projected by applying the alternative approach. Non-response analyses found no evidence of bias relative to demographics, practice demographics, or topically-related survey questions. Conclusion:The outcome of this pilot study suggests that this approach to survey studies will accomplish targeted enrollment in a cost effective manner. Future studies are needed to validate this approach in the context of other survey studies.

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“…5–7 Useful resources include http://www.qualtrics.com/blog/how-to-increase-online-survey-response-rates/ and http://socialnorms.org/what-is-an-acceptable-survey-response-rate/.…”

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Research Methods in Healthcare Epidemiology: Survey and Qualitative Research

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Surveys are one of the most frequently employed study designs in healthcare epidemiology research. Generally easier to undertake and less costly than many other study designs, surveys can be invaluable to gain insights into opinions and practices in large samples and may be descriptive and/or be used to test associations. In this context, qualitative research methods may complement this study design either at the survey development phase and/or at the interpretation/extension of results stage. This methods article focuses on key considerations for designing and deploying surveys in healthcare epidemiology and antibiotic stewardship, including identification of whether or not de novo survey development is necessary, ways to optimally lay out and display a survey, denominator measurement, discussion of biases to keep in mind particularly in research using surveys, and the role of qualitative research methods to complement surveys. We review examples of surveys in healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship and review the pros and cons of methods used. A checklist is provided to help aid design and deployment of surveys in healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship.

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“…A limitation of the study is the low response rate. This is fairly typical of surveys of health professionals and has been further reinforced by response rates showing a decrease over recent years (34). Although the response rate recorded for this survey was less than 2% of all the members of AGD, it is unclear how many of its members read the online newsletter which included details about participating in the survey.…”

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Irreversible Pulpitis - A Source of Antibiotic Over-Prescription?

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Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern. Antibiotics continue to be prescribed by some clinicians to resolve dental pain even though research indicates that antibiotics are not effective for treating conditions such as irreversible pulpitis. The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which current research and evidence around irreversible pulpitis has been translated into dental practice and the gaps in dentists’ knowledge. An on-line clinical vignette format survey questionnaire about treatment of irreversible pulpitis was distributed to the members of the Academy of Operative Dentistry and Academy of General Dentistry (US based international dental bodies). Their responses were recorded and evaluated. A total of 403 dentists participated in the survey. Over a third (39.3%) indicated they would prescribe antibiotics for symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in a permanent tooth occurring without any signs of systemic infection. The rest indicated they would not prescribe antibiotics; most of them would prescribe an analgesic combined with pulpectomy. Those who had undertaken advanced education training achieved a significantly higher mean knowledge score compared to those with just a primary dental degree (p=0.011). Similarly, full or part time academicians had a higher mean knowledge score than the clinicians who work only in private practice (p=0.014). Some dentists continue to prescribe antibiotics inappropriately for alleviating pain due to irreversible pulpitis. Antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists with advanced education or academic engagement were better as compared to the other participants. There is clear evidence of antibiotic over-prescribing for irreversible pulpitis which needs to be addressed urgently.

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Survey Methods to Optimize Response Rate in the National Dental Practice–Based Research Network

Cited by 68 publications

References 45 publications

Statistical Application and Cost Saving in a Dental Survey

Statistical Application and Cost Saving in a Dental Survey

Research Methods in Healthcare Epidemiology: Survey and Qualitative Research

Irreversible Pulpitis - A Source of Antibiotic Over-Prescription?

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