Randomized experiment on the effect of incentives and mailing strategy on response rates in a mail survey of dentists.
Susan C McKernanJulie C ReynoldsBrooke McInroyPeter C DamianoPublished in: Journal of public health dentistry (2022)
This study demonstrated the effectiveness of a $2 incentive to increase response rate in a mail survey of dentists. Given the background trend of declining survey participation rates, researchers should consider use of monetary incentives and explore new strategies to increase participation among dentists and other health care providers.