2024 Pediatrics Reader Survey

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* 1. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the content published in Pediatrics.

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Good

Average

Below Average

Excellent

Good

Average

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* 2. How do you rank the journal in terms of...

	Very High	High	Average	Low	N/A
Quality of content	Quality of content Very High	Quality of content High	Quality of content Average	Quality of content Low	Quality of content N/A
Helpful to your clinical practice	Helpful to your clinical practice Very High	Helpful to your clinical practice High	Helpful to your clinical practice Average	Helpful to your clinical practice Low	Helpful to your clinical practice N/A
Helpful to your scholarly activities	Helpful to your scholarly activities Very High	Helpful to your scholarly activities High	Helpful to your scholarly activities Average	Helpful to your scholarly activities Low	Helpful to your scholarly activities N/A

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* 3. Below is a list of sections in a typical issue of Pediatrics. How often do you read the following features/sections of the journal? (Please rate each section below.)

	Always Read	Read Often	Read Occasionally	Read Seldom	Never Read
Original Research	Original Research Always Read	Original Research Read Often	Original Research Read Occasionally	Original Research Read Seldom	Original Research Never Read
Advocacy Case Studies	Advocacy Case Studies Always Read	Advocacy Case Studies Read Often	Advocacy Case Studies Read Occasionally	Advocacy Case Studies Read Seldom	Advocacy Case Studies Never Read
Case Reports	Case Reports Always Read	Case Reports Read Often	Case Reports Read Occasionally	Case Reports Read Seldom	Case Reports Never Read
Commentaries	Commentaries Always Read	Commentaries Read Often	Commentaries Read Occasionally	Commentaries Read Seldom	Commentaries Never Read
Diagnostic Dilemmas	Diagnostic Dilemmas Always Read	Diagnostic Dilemmas Read Often	Diagnostic Dilemmas Read Occasionally	Diagnostic Dilemmas Read Seldom	Diagnostic Dilemmas Never Read
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice	Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Always Read	Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Read Often	Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Read Occasionally	Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Read Seldom	Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Never Read
Ethics Rounds	Ethics Rounds Always Read	Ethics Rounds Read Often	Ethics Rounds Read Occasionally	Ethics Rounds Read Seldom	Ethics Rounds Never Read
Family Partnerships	Family Partnerships Always Read	Family Partnerships Read Often	Family Partnerships Read Occasionally	Family Partnerships Read Seldom	Family Partnerships Never Read
Letter to the Editor	Letter to the Editor Always Read	Letter to the Editor Read Often	Letter to the Editor Read Occasionally	Letter to the Editor Read Seldom	Letter to the Editor Never Read
Monthly Features	Monthly Features Always Read	Monthly Features Read Often	Monthly Features Read Occasionally	Monthly Features Read Seldom	Monthly Features Never Read
Pediatrics Perspectives	Pediatrics Perspectives Always Read	Pediatrics Perspectives Read Often	Pediatrics Perspectives Read Occasionally	Pediatrics Perspectives Read Seldom	Pediatrics Perspectives Never Read
Quality Reports	Quality Reports Always Read	Quality Reports Read Often	Quality Reports Read Occasionally	Quality Reports Read Seldom	Quality Reports Never Read
Research Briefs	Research Briefs Always Read	Research Briefs Read Often	Research Briefs Read Occasionally	Research Briefs Read Seldom	Research Briefs Never Read
Review Articles	Review Articles Always Read	Review Articles Read Often	Review Articles Read Occasionally	Review Articles Read Seldom	Review Articles Never Read
Special Articles	Special Articles Always Read	Special Articles Read Often	Special Articles Read Occasionally	Special Articles Read Seldom	Special Articles Never Read
State-of-the-Art Review Articles	State-of-the-Art Review Articles Always Read	State-of-the-Art Review Articles Read Often	State-of-the-Art Review Articles Read Occasionally	State-of-the-Art Review Articles Read Seldom	State-of-the-Art Review Articles Never Read
Supplements	Supplements Always Read	Supplements Read Often	Supplements Read Occasionally	Supplements Read Seldom	Supplements Never Read
Video Abstracts	Video Abstracts Always Read	Video Abstracts Read Often	Video Abstracts Read Occasionally	Video Abstracts Read Seldom	Video Abstracts Never Read
AAP Policy & Guidelines	AAP Policy & Guidelines Always Read	AAP Policy & Guidelines Read Often	AAP Policy & Guidelines Read Occasionally	AAP Policy & Guidelines Read Seldom	AAP Policy & Guidelines Never Read

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* 4. What challenges, if any, do you have with the journal? (Select all that apply)

Difficulty accessing and navigating the journal's online platform (pediatrics.org)

Difficulty searching for content (pediatrics.org)

Lack of full-text research articles in the print issue

Limited availability of open-access articles

Research articles that are difficult to understand

Insufficient coverage of specific pediatric subspecialties or topics of interest

Lack of multimedia content in articles, such as videos, audio, infographics, quizzes, etc.

Difficulty staying updated on the latest published research due to too many articles released weekly online

Would like to see more plain language summaries of research content

Mobile device access

No complaints

Other challenges you would like to share (please specify)

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* 5. If you prefer accessing Pediatrics content through social media platforms, what type of content would you find most engaging and shareable from the journal? (Select all that apply)

Short research highlights

Infographics

Plain language summaries

Video abstracts

Author interviews

Links to full research articles

Links to podcast discussions

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In what ways do you believe the journal could enhance its presence on social media platforms to better engage with its audience? (Select all that apply)

Sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the journal's editorial process

Hosting live Q&A sessions with authors and researchers

Offering plain language summaries to research articles

Featuring expert guest takeovers or interviews

Offering exclusive content or early access for followers

Twitter chats discussing trending pediatrics issues

Facilitate discussions and gauge opinions on key questions

Create and share educational content about pediatric healthcare topics, such as infographics, videos and quizzes

Short videos explaining research methodologies and outcomes

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which social media platform(s) do you think the journal should prioritize for its engagement efforts? (Select all that apply)

Facebook

Twitter (X)

Instagram

YouTube

Threads

Mastodon

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How do you find articles of interest to read in Pediatrics? (Select all that apply)

I read the table of contents and abstracts of each issue.

I search the journal’s website for articles on specific topics that interest me.

I follow the recommendations of my colleagues.

I only read articles that are featured or highlighted on the home page of the journal.

I subscribe to the journal's email alerts.

I use Google to search for content.

I use online medical databases (PubMed, Medline, etc).

I ask my librarian for help finding articles.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How do you incorporate the content from the journal into your clinical practice or professional activities? (Select all that apply)

To stay updated on recent medical advancements and research findings

To guide treatment decisions for specific patient cases

To educate patients and their families about medical conditions

To inform evidence-based practice in my specialty

To support research projects or academic pursuits

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How do you envision the future of Pediatrics? (Select all that apply)

I envision the journal becoming more interactive, with features such as video interviews with authors, webinars, and discussion forums.

I envision the journal being more accessible to a wider audience, with features such as open access.

I envision the journal focusing more on translational research, with articles that bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice.

I envision the journal becoming more personalized, with recommendations for articles based on my interests and needs.

I envision the journal to be offered online only (no print issues).

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which of the following best describes you professionally?

General Pediatrician

Fellow

Pediatric Resident

Pediatric Surgeon

Physician/Non-Pediatrician MD

Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Researcher

Administrator

Retired

Pediatric Subspecialist (please specify)

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* 12. How long have you been in practice?

0-5 years

6-15 years

16-35 years

36 or more years

Retired

Not in Practice

0-5 years

6-15 years

16-35 years

36 or more years

Retired

Not in Practice