The internet as a medium for health services research. Part 2.

摘要: Aim: To enable readers to make an informed decision about whether online research methods (ORMs) are appropriate for their studies. Background: Using ORM is innovative way of collecting data and many designs, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups ethnography, can be conducted online. There potential benefits that conferred on traditional procedures when implemented via the internet, example economy convenience, there no travel or postal requirements. Depending sample, participant access also increased by using internet method, it possible reach a large geographical span. The Internet offer full anonymity, if appropriate, some marginalised groups, those with mobility communication difficulties, inclusive method participation. first paper in this series, Walker (2013), introduced ORMs general outlined what needs considered ascertaining specific needed, including ethical, validity sampling issues. It discussed may used. Discussion: This second outlines considerations researchers need designing interview group ensure valid. different tools used discussed. Analysis includes qualitative capture, from blogs, social networking sites, chat rooms discussion lists. contains resources references further reading. Conclusion: provide efficient data, although certain needed they valid given questions. Implications research/practice: As more validated people will emergence online-only research. Careful consideration should taken determine tool population questions under study.