DADOS-Survey: an open-source application for CHERRIES-compliant Web surveys
2006
DADOS-Survey: An Open-Source Web Survey Application
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shah Anand, Jacobs Danny O, Martins Henrique, Harker Matthew, Menezes Andreia, McCready Mariana, Pietrobon Ricardo
Primary Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Hypothesis
DADOS-Survey is the first open-source application compliant with CHERRIES guidelines for Web surveys.
Conclusion
DADOS-Survey has the potential to significantly improve Web-survey administration in biomedical research.
Supporting Evidence
- DADOS-Survey has been successfully implemented in five IRB-approved studies.
- Usability testing showed that users found DADOS-Survey easy to learn and use.
- DADOS-Survey complies with CHERRIES guidelines for Web surveys.
Takeaway
DADOS-Survey is a tool that helps researchers create online surveys easily and in a way that follows important guidelines for quality.
Methodology
DADOS-Survey was implemented in five IRB-approved studies using a Web-survey design.
Limitations
The software may require IT support for installation and modification.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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