What to know
- This webinar described how the National Center for Health Statistics used the Research and Development Survey (RANDS) in a new way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- RANDS during COVID-19 collected data about experiences during the pandemic.
- In this webinar, experts also shared data about the impact of COVID-19 on Americans' lives.
Webinar information
Date
August 26, 2020
Description
The National Center for Health Statistics launched a COVID-specific data collection in July 2020 using the Research and Development Survey (RANDS).
In this webinar, experts discussed RANDS during COVID-19, including the use of this web survey in a new way to evaluate COVID-related survey questions. The webinar highlighted the release of experimental data from RANDS, as well as information about—
- Reduced access to health care
- Loss of work due to illness with COVID-19
- The use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic
RANDS met the immediate needs of the COVID-19 response, demonstrating its versatility and flexibility.
Slides
NCHS Research and Development Survey during COVID-19 Webinar: Using an existing survey in a new way