STUDENT SURVEY 'Self-efficacy of Irish medical and healthcare students and professionals in assessment and management of concussion.'

DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY

‘Self-efficacy in concussion assessment and management among medical and healthcare students and professionals.’

School of Health Human Performance, Dublin City University.
Primary Investigator: Anna Postawa anna.postawa2@mail.dcu.ie
Additional Investigators: Dr. Siobhán O’Connor & Dr. Enda Whyte

This anonymous online survey is designed to establish the levels of confidence in concussion assessment and management, the factors that affect it, as well as the past learning experiences and current practices of medical and healthcare students and professionals. This research is part of a larger project aimed at improving concussion teaching practices in medical and healthcare professional education.

To take part you must be either a medical or healthcare professional or student. You must have completed as a part of your undergraduate/postgraduate education a module including concussion assessment and/or management. If you are a student you must be in your final year. You will be asked to complete an anonymous survey that will take approx. 15 minutes.

Confidentiality and anonymity are of utmost importance in this study. You will anonymously complete an online survey that will not request any identifying personal information including your name, date of birth or address. All information provided will be protected on a password encrypted storage drive. It must be noted that protection of this data is subject to legal limitations. It is possible for data to be subject to subpoena, freedom of information claim or mandated reporting by some professions. The answers you provide will be analysed by Anna Postawa, the primary investigator of this research.

While the direct benefits for your participation in this research study are limited, the survey may facilitate you to reflect on your current concussion assessment and management practices. In addition, information gathered in this study may form the basis for the development of improved concussion teaching practices, leading to safer environments for athletes. There are no serious potential risks for you. Following completion of the survey, if you have any concerns regarding your personal experiences of concussion, you should arrange an appointment with your General Practitioner (GP) to discuss these concerns.

Involvement within this research is purely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any point prior to submission of the survey, without having to explain why you wish to do so. After this point, withdrawal from the study will not be facilitated as personal data cannot be identified in collected anonymous data. Your involvement/non-involvement in this research project will in no way affect any on-going relationship with Dublin City University.

If participants have concerns about this study and wish to contact an independent person,
please contact:

The Secretary, Dublin City University Research Ethics Committee, c/o Research and Innovation Support, Dublin City University, Dublin 9. Tel 01-7008000, e-mail rec@dcu.ie

STUDENT SURVEY 'Self-efficacy of Irish medical and healthcare students and professionals in assessment and management of concussion.'

Plain Language Statement

Question Title

1. I have read the Plain Language Statement (or had it read to me) (Required.)

Question Title

2. I understand the information provided. (Required.)

Question Title

3. I understand that in case of any questions I had an opportunity to contact the primary investigator on the email provided in the Plain Language Statement (PLS) and have received satisfactory answers to my questions if I contacted them. (Required.)

Question Title

4. I understand the information provided in relation to data protection. (Required.)

Question Title

5. I understand I may withdraw from this research study at any point. (Required.)

Question Title

6. I have read and understand the arrangements to be made to protect confidentiality of data, including that confidentiality of information provided is subject to legal limitations. (Required.)

Question Title

7. I have read and understand confirmations relating to any other relevant information as indicated in the PLS. (Required.)

Question Title

8. I consent to participate in this study. (Required.)

STUDENT SURVEY 'Self-efficacy of Irish medical and healthcare students and professionals in assessment and management of concussion.'

Plain Language Statement

Question Title

* 1. I have read the Plain Language Statement (or had it read to me) (Required.)

Question Title

* 2. I understand the information provided. (Required.)

Question Title

* 3. I understand that in case of any questions I had an opportunity to contact the primary investigator on the email provided in the Plain Language Statement (PLS) and have received satisfactory answers to my questions if I contacted them. (Required.)

Question Title

* 4. I understand the information provided in relation to data protection. (Required.)

Question Title

* 5. I understand I may withdraw from this research study at any point. (Required.)

Question Title

* 6. I have read and understand the arrangements to be made to protect confidentiality of data, including that confidentiality of information provided is subject to legal limitations. (Required.)

Question Title

* 7. I have read and understand confirmations relating to any other relevant information as indicated in the PLS. (Required.)

Question Title

* 8. I consent to participate in this study. (Required.)

1. I have read the Plain Language Statement (or had it read to me) (Required.)

2. I understand the information provided. (Required.)

3. I understand that in case of any questions I had an opportunity to contact the primary investigator on the email provided in the Plain Language Statement (PLS) and have received satisfactory answers to my questions if I contacted them. (Required.)

4. I understand the information provided in relation to data protection. (Required.)

5. I understand I may withdraw from this research study at any point. (Required.)

6. I have read and understand the arrangements to be made to protect confidentiality of data, including that confidentiality of information provided is subject to legal limitations. (Required.)

7. I have read and understand confirmations relating to any other relevant information as indicated in the PLS. (Required.)

8. I consent to participate in this study. (Required.)