Liu Yi, Tien Yueh-Hsuan
School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, ROC.
Hu Li Za Zhi. 2009 Dec;56(6):71-5.
Compared to traditional research methods, using the Internet to conduct research offers a number of advantages to the researcher, which include increased access to sensitive issues and vulnerable / hidden populations; decreased data entry time requirements; and enhanced data accuracy. However, Internet research also presents certain challenges to the researcher. In this article, the advantages and challenges of Internet research methods are discussed in four principle issue areas: (a) recruitment, (b) data quality, (c) practicality, and (d) ethics. Nursing researchers can overcome problems related to sampling bias and data truthfulness using creative methods; resolve technical problems through collaboration with other disciplines; and protect participant's privacy, confidentiality and data security by maintaining a high level of vigilance. Once such issues have been satisfactorily addressed, the Internet should open a new window for Taiwan nursing research.
与传统研究方法相比，利用互联网进行研究为研究者提供了诸多优势，其中包括更易于接触敏感问题和弱势群体/隐蔽人群；减少数据录入所需时间；提高数据准确性。然而，互联网研究也给研究者带来了某些挑战。本文在四个主要问题领域讨论了互联网研究方法的优势与挑战：（a）招募，（b）数据质量，（c）实用性，以及（d）伦理。护理研究者可以通过创新方法克服与抽样偏差和数据真实性相关的问题；通过与其他学科合作解决技术问题；并通过保持高度警惕来保护参与者的隐私、保密和数据安全。一旦这些问题得到圆满解决，互联网应为台湾护理研究打开一扇新窗口。
