Facebook targeted advertisement for research recruitment: A primer for nurse researchers

Appl Nurs Res. 2016 Nov:32:144-147. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.07.006. Epub 2016 Jul 16.

Abstract

Recruiting participants for research studies can be challenging and costly. Innovative recruitment methods are needed. Facebook targeted advertisement offers a low-cost alternative to traditional methods that has been successfully used in research study recruitment. This primer offers nurse researchers a method utilizing social media as a recruitment tool and details Facebook targeted advertisement for research recruitment.

Keywords: Facebook targeted advertisement; Online; Recruitment methods; Social media.

MeSH terms

  • Nursing Research*
  • Research Personnel*
  • Social Media*