Moving Beyond Red Flags for Imposter Participants: A Novel Screening Strategy to Enhance Data Integrity

Yan S. Zhu, Abigail Wilpers, Kara L. Hansen, Judith L. M, School of Social Work, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Department of Family and Community Health, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Research Institute, s Hospital of Philadelphia, Fetal Health Center, s Mercy - Kansas City, Kansas City

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on July 30, 2025

Abstract

Qualitative Health Research, Ahead of Print.
Health research guides health practice and policy; therefore, data integrity is of the utmost importance. The use of incentives to compensate respondents for their discomfort and inconvenience in sharing their lived experiences has unfortunately drawn ...