scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Monetary Incentive on Response Rates in a Survey of Recent U.S. Veterans

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven S. Coughlin ◽  
Pablo Aliaga ◽  
Shannon Barth ◽  
Stephanie Eber ◽  
Jessica Maillard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive

Influence of Paper Color and a Monetary Incentive on Response Rate

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 432-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith A. King ◽  
Jennifer L. Vaughan
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Survey Response ◽  
Green Paper ◽  
Survey Response Rate

This study examined whether survey response rate differed based on the color of the paper the survey was printed on (blue vs green) and presence of a monetary incentive. A 4-page survey on eating disorders was mailed to Division 1A and 1AA college head athletic trainers ( N = 223) with half of the surveys on blue paper and half on green paper. Half of the athletic trainers ( n = 111) received a $1.00 monetary incentive, and half ( n = 112) received no monetary incentive. A total of 166 (71%) athletic trainers returned completed surveys. Response rates did not differ based on survey color but did differ based on presence of a monetary incentive. Athletic trainers who received a monetary incentive were significantly more likely than those who did not to return completed surveys (86% vs 63%, respectively).

An Informational versus Monetary Incentive in Increasing Physicians' Response Rates

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 968-970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa N. Easton ◽  
Susan K. Telljohann ◽  
James H. Price ◽  
Kathryn Boehm
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Return Rates

This study examined return rates for a cancer prevention survey by pediatricians in relation to an informational booklet versus a monetary incentive in the first of a three-wave mailing. Of the 300 surveys sent which included an informational booklet incentive, 189 (64%) were returned. Of the 300 surveys sent which included a $1.00 incentive 227 (79%) were returned, indicating the $1.00 incentive was more effective than the informational incentive in increasing return rates in this sample of physicians.

scholarly journals Improving response rates using a monetary incentive for patient completion of questionnaires: an observational study

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen D Brealey ◽  
Christine Atwell ◽  
Stirling Bryan ◽  
Simon Coulton ◽  
Helen Cox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive

Association between response rates and monetary incentives in sample study: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. postgradmedj-2020-137868
Author(s):  
Pengli Jia ◽  
Luis Furuya-Kanamori ◽  
Zong-Shi Qin ◽  
Peng-Yan Jia ◽  
Chang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Dose Response ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Maximum Effect ◽  
Monetary Incentives ◽  
Dose Response Relationship ◽  
First Response ◽  
Final Response ◽  
Relationship Of

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of monetary incentive and the dose–response relationship of participants’ response rates in surveys.MethodsThree databases were searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effect of monetary incentives on participants’ first and final response rates. First response is defined as the responses after the participant was initially contacted and final response is defined as the responses after several reminders were sent. The potential dose–response relationship of the amount of monetary incentive on the relative response rate (RRR) was established by fitting a restricted cubic spline function based on the robust-error meta-regression model.Results105 RCTs were identified. The first RRR increased by 49% (RRR=1.49; 95% CI 1.29 to 1.72) when monetary incentives were provided. Dose–response analysis revealed that an amount between US$6.25 and US$8 had the maximum effect on increasing the first response rate. On average, the final RRR increased almost by 20% (RRR=1.18; 95% CI 1.11 to 1.25) with monetary incentive compared to no-monetary incentive. An amount between US$10 and US$15 had the maximum effect on the final response rate, with an increase in the final RRR of 34% (RRR=1.34; 95% CI 1.19 to 1.51). There was a significant increase in the response rate when two or more reminders were sent.ConclusionMonetary incentives and reminders improve the response rates. Future studies need to consider providing monetary incentives and sending at least two reminders to increase the response rate and reduce the chances of non-response bias.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of a monetary incentive offer on survey response rates and response completeness in a longitudinal study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengchao Yu ◽  
Howard E. Alper ◽  
Angela-Maithy Nguyen ◽  
Robert M. Brackbill ◽  
Lennon Turner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Survey Response

scholarly journals Predicting response rates of all and recruited respondents: A first attempt

10.32866/7827 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basil Schmid ◽  
Kay W. Axhausen
Keyword(s):  
Research Group ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Forecasting Model ◽  
First Time ◽  
Response Burden

This paper reports on the link between a well-defined measure of response burden and response rates among all (uncommitted) and pre-recruited respondents. We show within the limits of our sample of 68 survey waves (including pre-tests; resulting from 35 studies) that the response burden impact is mediated by the level of the commitment of the respondents and the presence of a monetary incentive. This is the first time that a research group provides a response rate forecasting model for its own work and for others to adopt, test and adapt.

Money talks: non-monetary incentive and Internet administration fail to increase response rates to a physician survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Recklitis ◽  
Eric G. Campbell ◽  
Jean S. Kutner ◽  
Sharon L. Bober
Keyword(s):  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Physician Survey
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