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AI in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine – Needs Assessment Survey
Section 1: Background and Experience
1.
How would you rate your current understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, large language models)?
None
Basic awareness
Moderate understanding
Advanced understanding
Expert
2.
In what areas of regional anesthesia or pain medicine have you encountered or used AI-based tools?
(Select all that apply)
Ultrasound guidance (image recognition, AI overlays
Decision support systems (block selection, dosing, risk prediction)
Education and simulation (teaching, assessment, AR/VR applications)
Research and data analysis
Clinical documentation or workflow optimization
None so far
Other (please specify)
3.
What barriers prevent you from adopting or exploring AI in your clinical or academic practice?
(Select up to three)
Lack of time
Lack of understanding of AI
Cost or access to technology
Ethical or legal concerns
Institutional restrictions
Unclear clinical value or evidence
Other (please specify)
Section 2: Educational Needs and Interests
4.
What types of educational resources or activities would you find most useful to improve your understanding or use of AI in regional anesthesia/pain medicine?
(Select all that apply)
Webinars or online lectures
Hands-on workshops or live demonstrations
Case-based discussions
Online modules or self-paced courses
Short video explainers or infographics
Journal club or literature summaries
Other (please specify)
5.
Which AI-related topics are you most interested in learning about?
(Select up to three)
Basics of AI and terminology
AI-assisted ultrasound interpretation
Ethical and legal aspects of AI in medicine
AI in pain prediction and perioperative outcomes
AI in education, assessment, or simulation
Implementing and validating AI tools in research
Other (please specify)
6.
What level of educational content would be most appropriate for you?
Introductory (no prior knowledge assumed)
Intermediate (familiar with AI basics, looking for applications)
Advanced (interested in implementation, validation, or research collaborations)
Other (please specify)
Section 3: Community Engagement and Future Planning
7.
How would you prefer to engage with a local task force focused on AI in regional anesthesia and pain medicine?
Regular webinars or online meetups
Dedicated online discussion forum or Slack/Teams community
Annual in-person or hybrid workshop
Collaborative research opportunities
Newsletter or summary updates
8.
How would you prefer to engage with an international community focused on AI in regional anesthesia and pain medicine?
Regular webinars or online meetups
Dedicated online discussion forum or Slack/Teams community
Annual in-person or hybrid workshop
Collaborative research opportunities
Newsletter or summary updates
9.
Would you be interested in participating in collaborative research or pilot projects related to AI in regional anesthesia/pain medicine?
Yes
Possibly, depending on the project
No
10.
What concerns or questions do you have about AI integration into regional anesthesia or pain practice?
11.
What support would you most like from the European AI working group?
(e.g., guidance, training, validation help, ethical framework, funding advice, etc.)
