Feasibility of an electronic survey on iPads for data collection in general EDs

Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids was established to bridge the research-practice gap in pediatric emergency care by bringing the best evidence to Canadian general emergency departments (EDs). The first step in this process was to conduct a national needs assessment to determine the information needs and preferences of health professionals and parents in this clinical setting.

This study describes the development and implementation of two electronic surveys, and determines the feasibility of collecting electronic survey data on iPads with in-person data collectors in a busy clinical environment.

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Citation: Scott, S. D., Albrecht, L., Given, L. M., Arseneau, D., & Klassen, T. P. (2016). Feasibility of an Electronic Survey on iPads with In-Person Data Collectors for Data Collection with Health Care Professionals and Health Care Consumers in General Emergency Departments. JMIR Research Protocols, 5(2), e139.