NMES-FS Methodology Report: Effect of the Baseline Interview on the Response Ratein Round 1 of the NMES3 Household Survey Feasibility Study. Report 5.16a

摘要

The purpose of the report is to assess the effect of the Baseline Interview inthe Household Survey component of the 1992 Feasibility Study for the National Medical Expenditure Survey (NMES-FS) on the survey response rate in the subsequent round (Round 1) in order to help determine whether to include such an interview in NMES3. The primary purpose of the Baseline Interview was to collect baseline information about household members' usual sources of medical care. It was also intended to improve data quality in the next round by teaching respondents about the types of events and information they should keep track of for the next interview. Finally, the Baseline interview was intended to have a 'bounding' effect on the recall of health-related events, which would also increase the accuracy of respondent reporting in Round 1.