Methods to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires.

Background: Self-administered questionnaires are widely used to collect data in epidemiological research, but non-response reduces the effective sample size and can introduce bias. Finding ways to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires would improve the quality of epidemiological research.

Objectives: To identify effective strategies to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires.

Caffeine for the prevention of injuries and errors in shift workers.

Background: Sleepiness leads to a deterioration in performance and attention, and is associated with an increased risk of injury. Jet lag and shift work disorder are circadian rhythm sleep disorders which result in sleepiness and can elevate injury risk. They create a need for individuals to operate at times which are different to those dictated by their circadian rhythms.

Methods to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires.

Background: Postal and electronic questionnaires are widely used for data collection in epidemiological studies but non-response reduces the effective sample size and can introduce bias. Finding ways to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires would improve the quality of health research.

Objectives: To identify effective strategies to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires.

Interventions for preventing injuries caused by impaired alertness in individuals with jet lag and shift work disorder.

This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of interventions for preventing injuries caused by impaired alertness in persons with jet lag or shift work disorder.