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An Introductory Guide to Survey Research

Jared Vineyard and Linda D. Boyd
American Dental Hygienists' Association October 2024, 98 (5) 45-50;
Jared Vineyard
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, Meridian, ID, USA
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, MCPHS University, Boston, MA, USA
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Linda D. Boyd
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, MCPHS University, Boston, MA, USA
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Abstract

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.

Keywords
  • survey methods
  • survey methodology
  • survey design
  • questionnaire
  • dental health surveys
  • Received April 4, 2024.
  • Accepted July 10, 2024.
  • Copyright © 2024 The American Dental Hygienists’ Association
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