RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 An Introductory Guide to Survey Research
JF American Dental Hygienists' Association
JO J Dent Hyg
FD American Dental Hygienists Association
SP 45
OP 50
VO 98
IS 5
A1 Vineyard, Jared
A1 Boyd, Linda D.
YR 2024
UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/98/5/45.abstract
AB In the dental hygiene discipline, evidence-based practice serves as a cornerstone for delivering high quality patient care and moving professional standards forward. As practitioners delve deeper into research to inform clinical decision making, the integration of robust survey methodologies becomes imperative. However, the complexities of survey design, implementation, and analysis pose notable challenges, particularly in ensuring the reliability and validity of research outcomes. This short report provides brief practical guidance about the basics of survey research methodologies for dental hygiene professionals.