Welcome to My Survey

Informed Consent
This study is being conducted by Doctor of Health Administration Candidate Dina Jarjees at the College of Graduate Health Studies at A. T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. The purpose of this survey is to examine the relationship between allied health professionals' (AHPs) wellness and their retention in hospitals across the United States.

The survey is summarized as follows:
  • Fast – This survey has 10 demographic questions and 25 10-point Likert-scale questions that can be completed in approximately 15 minutes.
  • Anonymous – All responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Data will be reported in an aggregate form only.
  • Voluntary – Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. Your consent may be withdrawn at any point during the survey. You may stop at any time during this survey.
  • Beneficial – Upon request, you will receive a copy of the study findings after the study concludes.
  • Charitable – For every completed survey response, the researcher will donate $2.00 to the Children's Heart Foundation, up to $500.00.
Statement of Inclusion
This survey is open to all cardiovascular perfusionists, medical laboratory scientists, and physician associates who were employed in hospitals across the United States.

Risks and/or Discomforts
There are no anticipated discomforts or risks from taking part in this study. If you feel uncomfortable with a question, you may skip the specific question or withdraw from the study completely. If you decide to quit at any time before you have finished the questionnaire, your answers will not be recorded.

Benefits of Participation
Participating in this study provides an opportunity for participants to contribute to the knowledge gained regarding allied health professionals' wellness and their retention in healthcare settings. Moreover, participation will improve scholarly knowledge pertaining to the retention of allied health professionals, which is currently lacking. Participants may request a copy of the study results after the completion of the study. Additionally, completing this survey has a charitable impact, because Dina Jarjees will donate $2.00 for every completed survey response received (up to $500.00).

Confidentiality
Your responses will be kept entirely confidential. Your IP address is neither known nor recorded when you complete this survey. Your email address is requested only if you wish to receive a copy of the study results after the study has concluded. Otherwise, any identifiers will be removed appropriately.

Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this study, please contact Dina Jarjees at dinajarjees@atsu.edu. For information regarding the answers to questions related to this research study, and regarding whom to contact in the event of a research-related injury, please contact A. T. Still University's Institutional Review Board Chairperson, currently R.J. Theobald, Jr., Ph.D. (660-626-2316).

Please click "Next" below if you consent to participate in this survey.

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