QLS front-line retention manual: methods for achieving a 94% cohort retention rate in longitudinal research
Date
2014
Authors
McLaughlin, Patricia
White, Nick
King, Kate
Hann, Robert G.
Williams, Robert J.
Schopflocher, Donald Peter
West, Beverly L.
Flexhaug, Trevor
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
Abstract
This Front-Line Manual, written mainly by and from the perspective of the QLS front-line staff
describes how they developed, tested, and put into practice the methodology to achieve their
extremely high retention rate. By discussing the underlying rationale for different approaches and
tools, as well as providing numerous specific practical examples, this manual will hopefully assist
other longitudinal studies in improving retention rates, and thus the strength of the results of
those studies.
Description
Permission to include the report granted by Gary O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, ONTARIO PROBLEM GAMBLING RESEARCH CENTRE
Keywords
Quinte Longitudinal Study , QLS , Retention rates , Longitudinal studies , High retention rates
Citation
McLaughlin, P., White, N., King, K., with Hann, R.G, assisted by Williams, R.J., Schopflocher, D., West, B., & Flexhaug, T. (2013). QLS Front-line Retention Manual: Methods for Achieving a 94% Cohort Retention Rate in Longitudinal Research. Report prepared for the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre. February 2014.