@article{ref1,
title="Testing Skype as an interview method in epidemiologic research: response and feasibility",
journal="International journal of public health",
year="2012",
author="Weinmann, Tobias and Thomas, Silke and Brilmayer, Susanne and Heinrich, Sabine and Radon, Katja",
volume="57",
number="6",
pages="959-961",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Despite its popularity, Skype has not been tested as a tool for epidemiologic research. We examined its feasibility in Germany. METHODS: A population-based sample of young adults was randomly invited to a Skype (n = 150) or a phone interview (n = 150). Response and duration of interviews were analysed to evaluate the feasibility of Skype interviews. RESULTS: Response was low and, with 10 % (95 % CI 5-15 %), even worse among Skype candidates, compared to 22 % (15-28 %) in the phone group. A third of the Skype group asked for being interviewed by phone. Median duration was 34.0 minutes for Skype interviews and 37.0 minutes for phone interviews. CONCLUSIONS: Skype is not yet a feasible tool for data collection in Germany.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-8556",
doi="10.1007/s00038-012-0404-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00038-012-0404-7"
}