Improving the quality of Greek web surveys: adaptation of the checklist for reporting results of internet e-surveys in Greek language

Authors

  • K. Vassis Faculty of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece; Human Performance and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
  • I. Maliousis Faculty of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
  • S. Spanos Faculty of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5458-8485
  • I. A. Poulis Faculty of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece; Human Performance and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0871-6260

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20232203

Abstract

The use of the internet for surveys and research is becoming increasingly widespread, including in observational research, which employs questionnaires and surveys to study various characteristics in patients, professionals, and institutions in biomedical and primary care research

Author Biographies

I. Maliousis, Faculty of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece

 

 

S. Spanos, Faculty of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece

 

 

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Published

2023-07-26

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023): July-September 2023

Section

Letter to the Editor