NLN Research Survey

National Lymphedema Network Research Survey

Dear NLN Friend:

If you have already filled out the NLN research survey please ignore this message, however if you have not yet filled it out please take a few moments to review and complete the short survey.

The Research Committee (RSC) of the National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is pleased to post the enclosed survey online. As you know, in order to advance the field of Lymphology to the next level, it is important to have more rigorous research conducted and more evidenced-based studies published in recognized medical journals. In order to facilitate these aims, we need more clinicians to get involved in much-needed research.

We are interested in pursuing a one or two-day workshop for those in the field who are interested in learning more about the entire research process. Plans for development of such a workshop will depend on outcomes of the enclosed survey and funding availability.

We hope that with your busy schedule you will take a moment to fill out our survey. Outcomes of the survey will be published in Lymphlink.

Please be sure to click on submit after you finish the survey, and of course if you have questions contact us at nln@lymphnet.org or 510-208-3200

Thank you very much for considering this invitation to participate in this important survey.

Sincerely,

NLN Research committee (RSC)


DEMOGRAPHICS
1.	Specialty (check all that apply)
		Physical Therapist
		Occupational Therapist
		Massage Therapist
		Registered Nurse
		Nurse Practitioner
		PhD - specify area of study:
		Physician - please specify:
		Physical Medicine
		Surgical - specify specialty:
		Oncology - specify specialty:
		Lymphology
		Vascular
		Other:
		Other:

2.	Current Practice Location
		U.S.:
		Non-U.S.:

3.	Type of Practice (check all that apply)
		University Practice
		VA
		Hospital /Hospital-based
		Research
		Managed Care Organization
		Free Standing Treatment Center
		Other:

4.	Primary Work Responsibilities (check all that apply)
		Clinical Patient Care
		Academic Educator
		Administrative
		Research
		Other:

RESEARCH BACKGROUND
5.	Have you had any formal research training?
		No
		Yes - please specify:
		PhD
		Master’s Degree
		Course
		Other:

6.	Have you previously attended the Grant Writing Seminar at the NLN conferences?
		No
		Yes - please check all that apply:
		2006 NLN Conference
		2004 NLN Conference
		2002 NLN Conference

7.	If yes, what impact did the research course have on you? (check all that apply)
		Provided background for understanding lymphedema research
		Resulted in the initiation of an independent or collaborative research project
		Other:

8.	What types of research have you performed or collaborated on in the past? (check all that apply)
		Basic science research
		Clinical / Protocol-based research
		Retrospective review of patient data
		Case study or case series
		Other:

9.	What has been your role in research to date? (check all that apply)
		Primary investigator
		Research assistant
		Other:

10.	What are your major obstacles to performing/participating in research?
			Greatest Obstacle	Least Obstacle
	a.	Lack of knowledge of the research process
	b.	Lack of time
	c.	Lack of funds
	d.	Insufficient patient case load
	e.	Other:

11.	What types of research-focused educational sessions would benefit you most?
			Greatest Benefit	Least Benefit
	a.	How to do a literature review
	b.	Understanding how to read and evaluate research articles
	c.	How to develop a research question
	d.	Understanding the various types of research which would be conducive to performing in a clinical setting
	e.	How to perform clinical research in a busy clinic with limited resources (i.e. funds, time, and expertise)
	f.	Writing a clinical protocol
	g.	Writing a manuscript
	h.	Writing a fundable grant
	i.	Other:

FUTURE INTERESTS
12.	Please rate how interested you might be in future NLN sponsored educational programs that focus on
			High Interest	Low Interest
	a.	Overview of Clinical Research Designs
	b.	Review of Lymphedema Research
	c.	Developing Research Ideas
	d.	Writing a Clinical Protocol
	e.	Funding Clinical Research in Lymphedema
	f.	Grant Writing Seminar
	g.	Other suggestions:

13.	Would you be interested in attending a 1-2 day workshop on understanding the research process?
		Yes
		No

14.	How much would you be willing to pay for an in-depth program, not including hotel and transportation?
		<$100
		$100-200
		$200-500
		I would only come if it were free

15.	Other comments


16.	Please enter your email address :

National Lymphedema Network Research Survey

DEMOGRAPHICS

RESEARCH BACKGROUND

FUTURE INTERESTS