The Internet as a research site: Establishment of a web-based longitudinal study of the nursing and midwifery workforce in three countries

A Huntington; J Gilmour; P Schluter; A Tuckett; Fiona E Bogossian; C Turner

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.04995.x

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The Internet as a research site: Establishment of a web-based longitudinal study of the nursing and midwifery workforce in three countries

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The Internet as a research site: Establishment of a web-based longitudinal study of the nursing and midwifery workforce in three countries

A Huntington, J Gilmour, P Schluter, A Tuckett, Fiona E Bogossian and C Turner

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol.65(6), pp.1309-1317

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.04995.x

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information technology

Internet

longitudinal study

workforce

world-wide web

Title. The Internet as a research site: establishment of a web-based longitudinal study of the nursing and midwifery workforce in three countries. Aim. The aim of this paper is to describe the development of a web-based longitudinal research project, The Nurses and Midwives e-cohort Study. Background. The Internet has only recently been used for health research. However, web-based methodologies are increasingly discussed as significant and inevitable developments in research as Internet access and use rapidly increases worldwide. Method. In 2006, a longitudinal web-based study of nurses and midwives workforce participation patterns, health and wellbeing, and lifestyle choices was established. Participating countries are Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Data collection is handled through a dedicated website using a range of standardized tools combined into one comprehensive questionnaire. Internet-specific data collection and a range of recruitment and retention strategies have been developed for this study. Discussion. Internet-based technology can support the maintenance of cohorts across multiple countries and jurisdictions to explore factors influencing workforce participation. However, barriers to widespread adoption of web-based approaches include website development costs, the need for fast broadband connection for large data collection instruments, and varying degrees of Internet and computer literacy in the nursing and midwifery workforce. Conclusion. Many of the issues reported in this paper are transitional in nature at a time of rapid technological development. The development of on-line methods and tools is a major and exciting development in the world of research. Research via the world-wide web can support international collaborations across borders and cultures. © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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Title: The Internet as a research site: Establishment of a web-based longitudinal study of the nursing and midwifery workforce in three countries
Authors: A Huntington (Author) - Massey University, New Zealand
J Gilmour (Author) - Massey University, New Zealand
P Schluter (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
A Tuckett (Author) - University of Queensland
Fiona E Bogossian (Author) - University of Queensland
C Turner (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol.65(6), pp.1309-1317
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.04995.x
ISSN: 0309-2402; 0309-2402
Organisation Unit: School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451391502621
Output Type: Journal article

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