Surveys
The RCoA is often asked to distribute external surveys to our members
Requests are regularly submitted by research-active members regarding the distribution of surveys relating to anaesthetists and their practice. Whilst the College does not directly distribute external surveys, we will advertise them on this page and in our established member communications, subject to approval. Members wishing to submit a survey should closely follow the guidance on this page.
Members wishing to make a survey submission should complete an RCoA Survey Application Form and return it to surveys@rcoa.ac.uk. Please read the form and this guidance carefully before submitting.
Survey Submission Guidelines
- approved surveys are shared as links on this webpage or electronically as part of established RCoA communication channels – only apply if your project is using an online survey tool
- the scheduling of all survey distribution and the inclusion of specific surveys is at the RCoA’s discretion
- please be aware that the RCoA also runs its own surveys of members and your project may clash with ongoing RCoA work
- there may also be a number of surveys awaiting distribution and your project timescales may not line up with RCoA capacity
- the RCoA will not bulk email its members with a message specific to your survey, nor will it coordinate physical mail-outs of survey materials
- survey links will only be circulated following review by members of Council for relevance to the overall RCoA strategy, and a subsequent methodological review by members of the HSRC Executive Management Board. Applicants with fixed data collection time-frames should plan several weeks’ lead-in time for any submission to accommodate this, plus any changes required by the reviewers to the survey contents
- return completed Survey Application Forms to surveys@rcoa.ac.uk.
Please Note
Whilst the RCoA has agreed to circulate the links for these surveys for the interest of its members, unless otherwise noted, neither the RCoA nor HSRC are members of the survey teams or official sponsors of any of these research projects.
Current Surveys
Name of Survey: Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia as a sub-specialty
Name of Researcher: Association for Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care (ACTACC)
Brief Overview: The ACTACC are conducting a survey to understand how training in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia is being delivered during the transition to the new 2021 Anaesthetic Curriculum, and why trainees choose whether or not to pursue Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia as a sub-specialty.
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOPvtor3vsNdShc5om2GuayrIjKjsm1t0l3_qrWHdn_kkMdw/formResponse
Target Audience: trainee, fellow, or recently qualified consultants in Anaesthesia
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Name of Survey: Survey of Major Incident Training Experience
Name of Researcher: National Blood Transfusion Committee
Brief Overview: This survey on Major Incident Training Experience will inform the content of a free virtual educational event by the National Blood Transfusion Committee on the management of haemorrhages in major incidents/mass casualty events. The symposium aims to update surgical, anaesthetic, emergency department and laboratory multidisciplinary teams.
Survey Link: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/7ea79b07-bad6-46d6-bd7a-39d5316aba0b
Target Audience: Trainees and Senior Fellows
Closing date: 30 June 2023
Do you have a survey you wish to submit to the College?
Please ensure that you complete a Survey Application Form in full before making your submission. If you have any queries, please contact the HSRC for advice.
