Using PDAs for data collection.

Advances in handheld computer technology are making data collection faster, easier, and more accurate. In this article, the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) to collect data for a study on elder neglect is described and evaluated. Methods for integrating this technology into a research study are discussed as are suggestions for increasing the performance of data collectors using these devices. The authors offer some practical solutions for researchers and clinicians planning to use PDAs in their research.

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