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World J Methodol. Dec 20, 2024; 14(4): 93559
Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.93559
Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.93559
Research surveys and their evolution: Past, current and future uses in healthcare
Michael Colwill, Richard Pollok, Andrew Poullis, Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Colwill M and Poullis A were responsible for manuscript conception; Colwill M provided initial drafting; Colwill M, Poullis A and Pollok R reviewed and revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Michael Colwill, BSc, MBBS, MRCP, Doctor, Researcher, Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom. michael.colwill@nhs.net
Received: February 29, 2024
Revised: June 15, 2024
Accepted: June 25, 2024
Published online: December 20, 2024
Processing time: 147 Days and 16.1 Hours
Revised: June 15, 2024
Accepted: June 25, 2024
Published online: December 20, 2024
Processing time: 147 Days and 16.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Research surveys have been utilised for centuries and have grown in scope and use with regards to healthcare in the past century. Whilst undoubted strengths there are also weaknesses associated with this methodology. This article looks at past and current use, their strengths and weaknesses and likely use in the future.