The Internet provides an opportunity to collect data that were previously gathered through "paper and pencil" surveys in an electronic, even interactive, medium. Internet survey methods may be a more cost-effective for both general as well as special population health status assessments and health program evaluations. The development process and content for three different web-based surveys that were applied for health status assessments (of both a general population as well as special population) and for the evaluation of a health program will be described. Considerations for using this medium and technology for survey work will be described, in the context of the purpose as well as intended application of the results of these surveys.
Learning Objectives: After attending this session, participants will be able to: 1. List three applications for web based health surveys that have been tested and used by the authors 2. Describe the pros and cons to web based health surveys
Keywords: Assessments, Cost Issues
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.