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Newton LE, Predovic M, Wong SL. Systematic Review Assessing Quality of the Survey Literature in Surgery. J Surg Res 2024; 300:133-140. [PMID: 38810526 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.04.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The use of survey methodology in surgical research has proliferated in recent years, but the quality of these surveys and of their reporting is understudied. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive review of surgical survey literature (January 2022-July 2023) via PubMed in July 2023. Articles which (1) reported data gleaned from a survey, (2) were published in an English language journal, (3) targeted survey respondents in the United States or Canada, and (4) pertained to general surgery specialties were included. We assessed quality of survey reports using the Checklist for Reporting Of Survey Studies (CROSS) guidelines. Articles were evaluated for concordance with CROSS using a dichotomous (yes or no) scale. RESULTS Initial literature search yielded 481 articles; 57 articles were included in analysis based on the inclusion criteria. The mean response rate was 37% (range 0.62%-98%). The majority of surveys were administered electronically (n = 50, 87.8%). No publications adhered to all 40 CROSS items; on average, publications met 61.2% of items applicable to that study. Articles were most likely to adhere to reporting criteria for title and abstract (mean adherence 99.1%), introduction (99.1%), and discussion (92.4%). Articles were least adherent to items related to methodology (42.6%) and moderately adherent to items related to results (76.6%). Only five articles cited CROSS guidelines or another standardized survey reporting tool (10.5%). CONCLUSIONS Our analysis demonstrates that CROSS reporting guidelines for survey research have not been adopted widely. Surveys reported in surgical literature may be of variable quality. Increased adherence to guidelines could improve development and dissemination of surveys done by surgeons.
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- Laura E Newton
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire; Dartmouth Health, Department Of Surgery, Lebanon, New Hampshire; Department of Surgery, White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont.
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- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire; Dartmouth Health, Department Of Surgery, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Klipfel KM, Sweet JJ, Nelson NW, Moberg PJ. Gender and ethnic/racial diversity in clinical neuropsychology: Updates from the AACN, NAN, SCN 2020 practice and "salary survey". Clin Neuropsychol 2023; 37:231-285. [PMID: 35582913 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2022.2054360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Examination of gender and diversity issues within clinical neuropsychology, using data from the 2020 professional practice and "salary survey." METHODS Clinical neuropsychologists in the U.S. and Canada were invited to participate in an online survey. The final sample consisted of 1677 doctoral-level practitioners. RESULTS Approximately, 60% of responding neuropsychologists are women and 53.8% of those women identify as early career psychologists (ECPs). Conversely, a majority of men in the sample are advanced career psychologists (ACPs). Both genders work predominantly in institutions, but more men than women work in private practice. ACP men produce a greater number of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Across all work settings, women earn significantly less than men, and are less satisfied with their incomes. Establishing and maintaining family life is the biggest obstacle to attaining greater income and job satisfaction for both genders. Ethnic/racial minority status was identified in 12.9% of respondents, with 59.2% being ECPs. Job satisfaction and hostility in the workplace vary across ethnic/racial minority groups. Hispanic/Latino(a) and White neuropsychologists report higher incomes, but there were no statistically significant differences between any of the groups. CONCLUSIONS Income and select practice differences persist between female and male neuropsychologists. There is a slow rate of increased ethnic/racial diversity over time, which is much more apparent among early career practitioners. Trajectories and demographics suggest that the gender income gap is unlikely to be improved by the next survey iteration in 2025, whereas it is very likely that ethnic/racial diversity will continue to increase gradually.
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- Kristen M Klipfel
- Isaac Ray Forensic Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, USA.,Michigan Avenue Neuropsychologists, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Morrison Family College of Health, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Calamia M, Kaseda ET, Price JS, De Vito A, Silver CH, Cherry J, VanLandingham H, Khan H, Sparks PJ, Ellison RL. Mentorship in clinical neuropsychology: Survey of current practices, cultural responsiveness, and untapped potential. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol 2022; 44:366-385. [DOI: 10.1080/13803395.2022.2128068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Matthew Calamia
- Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Demography, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
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Langborne S, O’Connell EL, Habib G, Davis A, Wong D. Does participation in structured group supervision impact experiences of transition to the workforce?: A survey of psychology registrars. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00050067.2021.2012084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Susan Langborne
- Department of Psychology and Counselling, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Department of Workforce, Innovation, Strategy, Education and Research, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Workforce, Innovation, Strategy, Education and Research, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Psychology and Counselling, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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Gasquoine PG, Weimer AA, Estevis E, Perez E. Survey of Spanish Language Neuropsychological Test Use in the Assessment of Hispanic Americans/Latino/as/x. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2021; 36:1350-1360. [PMID: 33522567 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acaa131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify the Spanish language neuropsychological tests most frequently used in the evaluation of Hispanic Americans/Latino/as/x across eight neuropsychological domains. To compare these with previously surveyed most frequently used English language tests in the US/Canada. To describe the norms used with Spanish language tests. METHOD An anonymous, uncompensated, 12-min survey was emailed to 169 members of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, Hispanic Neuropsychological Society, and National Academy of Neuropsychology who self-identified as providing neuropsychological evaluations in Spanish via organizational websites. RESULTS The response rate was 36%. Respondents were all licensed U.S. psychologists with the majority fluent in Spanish, conducting less than half their evaluations in Spanish. There was an overlap between the versions of the three most frequently used Spanish versus English neuropsychological tests, but it varied by domain with 3/3 similar for visual-spatial/visuoconstructional skills and sensory/motor functioning domains and 2/3 similar for all other domains except memory (0/3). English language norm use predominated within the mood/personality and sensory/motor functioning domains. In all other domains, Spanish language norms collected in the continental US were preferred to those from foreign Spanish-speaking countries. The most frequently used foreign norms were from Mexico. CONCLUSION Except for the memory domain, there was a sizeable overlap between the three most frequently used Spanish and English language neuropsychological tests in the US. Spanish language tests are primarily interpreted with Spanish norms collected in the continental US except within the mood/personality and sensory/motor functioning domains where English language norms predominate.
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- Philip Gerard Gasquoine
- Department of Psychological Science, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, USA
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- School of Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, USA
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Sharma A, Minh Duc NT, Luu Lam Thang T, Nam NH, Ng SJ, Abbas KS, Huy NT, Marušić A, Paul CL, Kwok J, Karbwang J, de Waure C, Drummond FJ, Kizawa Y, Taal E, Vermeulen J, Lee GHM, Gyedu A, To KG, Verra ML, Jacqz-Aigrain ÉM, Leclercq WKG, Salminen ST, Sherbourne CD, Mintzes B, Lozano S, Tran US, Matsui M, Karamouzian M. A Consensus-Based Checklist for Reporting of Survey Studies (CROSS). J Gen Intern Med 2021; 36:3179-3187. [PMID: 33886027 PMCID: PMC8481359 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06737-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 549] [Impact Index Per Article: 183.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Akash Sharma
- University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India.,Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Emergency, City's Children Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Medicine, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, USA
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN) and School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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- Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Division of Transplantation and Immunogenetics, Department of Pathology, Queen Mary Hospital Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Kobe University School of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Psychology, Health & Technology, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Brussels, Belgium
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- Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Bern University Hospital, Insel Group, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, Veldhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Social Psychology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy and Charles Perkins Centrey, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Economics, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cognition, Emotion, and Methods in Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO Collaborating Center for HIV Surveillance, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Towns SJ, Breting LMG, Butts AM, Brett BL, Leaffer EB, Whiteside DM. Neuropsychology trainee concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic: A 2021 follow-up survey. Clin Neuropsychol 2021; 36:85-104. [PMID: 34520321 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2021.1975826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the impact on neuropsychology trainees continues to evolve. This paper describes the results of a survey of neuropsychology trainee (graduate student through postdoctoral resident) perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic and compares them to a previous survey conducted in Spring 2020. METHOD The survey used several questions from the 2020 survey and added applicable new questions based on the results of the 2020 survey. The survey was distributed to listservs, training directors, and student organizations in neuropsychology with snowball sampling used. RESULTS Respondents were primarily female (82.4%) and white (63%). The majority of trainees (66%) reported loss of clinical hours. Interestingly, the average training time missed was approximately 3.36 weeks (SD = 9.27). Trainees continue to report that they have experienced increased anxiety, depression, and stress since the beginning of the pandemic; however, compared to a prior survey, rates of increased anxiety/stress remained stable, but more trainees reported increased depression. Approximately 31% of trainees reported that they were differentially impacted by the pandemic due to racial/ethnic background and female trainees were more likely to report increased personal stress, anxiety and depression than their male counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest continued wide-reaching pandemic related impacts on neuropsychology trainees. For example, trainees continue to be concerned about the impact of lost clinical hours on their professional futures. The most notable of the personal impacts included increased rates of mental health concerns and differential impacts on trainees from ethnoracial minority communities. Recommendations are provided to assist trainees in coping with pandemic-related disruptions.
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- Stephanie J Towns
- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Fairclough R, Thelwall M. Questionnaires mentioned in academic research 1996–2019: Rapid increase but declining citation impact. LEARNED PUBLISHING 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/leap.1417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Ruth Fairclough
- School of Mathematics and Computer Science University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Street, WV4 4ST Wolverhampton UK
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- School of Mathematics and Computer Science University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Street, WV4 4ST Wolverhampton UK
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Nelson NW, Sweet JJ, Klipfel KM, Moberg PJ. Clinical neuropsychology in Canada: results from the 2020 AACN, NAN, SCN professional practice and "salary survey". Clin Neuropsychol 2021; 35:1205-1231. [PMID: 34096460 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2021.1926543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Objective: The current study summarizes the results of a 2020 survey that solicited information regarding backgrounds, beliefs, practices, and incomes of clinical neuropsychologists who practice in Canada. Methods: Clinical neuropsychologists who practice in Canada were invited to participate in an online survey that was available from 1/17/20 to 4/02/20. Available survey findings were obtained from 111 respondents, which reflects a response rate of 51.3% of the 216 doctoral-level Canadian neuropsychologists identified in at least one major North American or international professional organization membership list (AACN, INS, NAN, or SCN). Results: Most of the current respondents were White/Caucasian women who identified as adult providers and worked full-time in urban institutional settings. Four Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec) accounted for more than 91% of the current respondent sample. Incomes and career satisfactions were largely encouraging, though some important variations were noted by province, work setting, and professional identity. Incomes were significantly associated with forensic practices and years of clinical experience. Most respondents made use of technician support in their practices, largely to increase productivity and patient volume. Only a small minority of respondents were board-certified and there was generally limited interest in future board certification. Conclusions: While important similarities were observed in the current Canadian sample relative to recent survey findings obtained in a U.S. sample, results also reveal a number of important differences that serve as important areas of future consideration.
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- NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Salvador-Oliván JA, Marco-Cuenca G, Arquero-Avilés R. Evaluación de la investigación con encuestas en artículos publicados en revistas del área de Biblioteconomía y Documentación. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE DOCUMENTACION CIENTIFICA 2021. [DOI: 10.3989/redc.2021.2.1774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introducción y objetivo: La investigación con encuestas es un método utilizado con frecuencia en el área de Biblioteconomía y Documentación. El objetivo principal de este estudio es evaluar si los estudios realizados en el ámbito de la Biblioteconomía que utilizan encuestas como método de investigación proporcionan información completa y detallada sobre su diseño y ejecución. Métodos: Se seleccionaron de la base de datos Web of Science los artículos publicados en 2019 en revistas del área de Library Science incluidas en el Journal Citation Reports que empleaban encuestas como método de investigación cuantitativa. Para valorar el grado de cobertura informativa se creó una herramienta formada por 32 elementos utilizados en diversas guías y recomendaciones. Resultados y conclusiones: La mayoría de los artículos basados en encuestas en el área de Biblioteconomía y Documentación presentan una grave deficiencia en la información proporcionada. Es necesario mejorar y completar información sobre el procedimiento de muestreo, desarrollo y administración del cuestionario, así como sobre el análisis de sus resultados. Esta información permitirá valorar los potenciales errores cometidos y, en consecuencia, la calidad y validez de las conclusiones del estudio.
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- Susan C Pitt
- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison
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- Department of Biostatistics, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.,Statistical Editor, JAMA Surgery
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Sweet JJ, Klipfel KM, Nelson NW, Moberg PJ. Professional practices, beliefs, and incomes of U.S. neuropsychologists: The AACN, NAN, SCN 2020 practice and "salary survey". Clin Neuropsychol 2020; 35:7-80. [PMID: 33375892 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2020.1849803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This portion of the 2020 survey updates practice information, beliefs, and income data of clinical neuropsychologists who practice within the United States. Methods: Doctoral-level neuropsychology practitioners were invited via numerous methods, with multiple reminders, to participate in a web-based survey from January 17 through April 2, 2020. The useable U.S. sample of 1677 doctoral-level practitioners was 6.2% larger than the comparable group in the prior 2015 practice survey. Results: Whereas women practitioners predominate, which continues a steeply increasing trend across time, increases in overall ethnic/racial diversity continue at a slow pace. Median age has remained very similar over the last 30 years, reflecting a continuous influx of young practitioners. A relatively small minority of neuropsychologists work part time. The proportion of board-certified neuropsychologists continues to show meaningful increase; interest in subspecialization certification is relatively high. Reliance on technicians remains popular, especially for neuropsychologists who work in institutions or are board certified. Although implementation of new CPT codes in 2019 and related payor policies appear to have had more negative than positive effects, psychology-related annual incomes of neuropsychologists have again increased compared to prior surveys. Variables such as specific work setting, state, region, years in practice, forensic practice hours, board certification, and basis for determining income (e.g. hours billed, revenue collected, relative value units) have an impact on income. More than half of practitioners engage in forensic neuropsychology, with the number of related practice hours per week again increasing. There is very high agreement regarding the use of response validity measures in clinical practice and forensic practice. Neurologists remain the number one referral source whether working in an institution, private practice, or a combination of both, and regardless of maintaining a pediatric, adult, or lifespan practice. Career satisfaction ratings for income, job, and work-life balance remain high, with the majority of ratings regarding the future of the specialty in the positive range. Additional data summaries related to a wide range of professional and practice topics are provided. Conclusions: Updating and comparing survey information at five-year intervals continues to provide insights and perspectives regarding relative stabilities and changes in practice activities, beliefs, and incomes of U.S. clinical neuropsychologists. Such information also provides guidance regarding the future of the specialty.
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- Jerry J Sweet
- Neuropsychology Service, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, USA.,Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Neuropsychology Service, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Morrison Family College of Health, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Zane KL, Thaler NS, Reilly SE, Mahoney JJ, Scarisbrick DM. Neuropsychologists' practice adjustments: The impact of COVID-19. Clin Neuropsychol 2020; 35:490-517. [PMID: 33371799 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2020.1863473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Objective: The field of neuropsychology's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was characterized by a rapid change in clinical practice secondary to physical distancing policies and orders. The current study aimed to further characterize the change in neuropsychologists' professional practice, specifically related to teleneuropsychology (TNP) service provision, and also provide novel data regarding the impact of the pandemic on providers' emotional health. Method: This study surveyed 142 neuropsychologists between 3/30/2020 and 4/10/2020, who worked within a variety of settings (e.g., academic medical centers, general hospitals, Veterans Affairs medical centers, rehabilitation hospitals) across all four U.S. geographic regions. Mixed-model analyses of variance (ANOVAs) were conducted to assess for differences in neuropsychological practice (i.e., total number of patients and proportion of TNP seen per week) across time points (i.e., late February and early April) by practice setting and region. Descriptive statistics were conducted to describe respondents' perceptions of TNP, emotional responses to the pandemic, and perceptions of institutional/employers'/practices' responses. Results: Nearly all respondents (∼98%) reported making practice alterations, with ∼73% providing at least some TNP. Neuropsychologists across all settings and regions reported performing a higher proportion of TNP evaluations by April 2020. On average, respondents reported a medium amount of distress/anxiety related to COVID-19, which had a "somewhat small impact" on their ability to practice overall. Conclusions: The current study further elucidated neuropsychologists' provision of TNP services and offered initial data related to their emotional response to the pandemic. Future research is needed to examine the viability and sustainability of TNP practice.
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- UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Morgantown, WV.,Department of Neuroscience, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Morgantown, WV
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- Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Morgantown, WV.,Department of Neuroscience, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Morgantown, WV
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Sweet JJ, Klipfel KM, Nelson NW, Moberg PJ. Professional Practices, Beliefs, and Incomes of Postdoctoral Trainees: The AACN, NAN, SCN 2020 Practice and ‘Salary Survey’. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2020; 36:1-16. [DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acaa116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective
Within a portion of the 2020 professional practice and “salary survey,” to update key information regarding neuropsychology postdoctoral trainees.
Methods
Postdoctoral trainees were contacted via a variety of membership listings, including the listserv used by the program directors of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN). Invitations sent in multiple waves to members of numerous neuropsychological organizations via e-messages and physical postcards included the request that postdoctoral trainees participate. The survey website was opened on January 17, 2020 and closed on April 2, 2020, during which time a total of 178 postdoctoral trainees in the USA and 3 in Canada participated.
Results
Response rate was estimated to be 56.4%, which adequately represents the target sample. The modal postdoctoral trainee is a woman whose internship was American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited and whose postdoctoral training is in an APPCN program that adheres to Houston Conference training guidelines. Extensive clinical experiences in neuropsychology in the form of externship practica and during internship were reported by the majority of trainees prior to postdoctoral training. There are few differences between APPCN and non-APPCN trainees and reported training experiences. Job satisfaction is high. Salaries appear to have increased substantially in recent years. There is universal interest in pursuing board certification. Support for the empirical foundations justifying assessment of response validity is high.
Conclusions
Surveys of postdoctoral trainees continue to provide valuable perspectives regarding training background, clinical experiences, practice beliefs, and incomes of individuals who will soon launch their careers in clinical neuropsychology.
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- Jerry J Sweet
- NorthShore University HealthSystem, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Evanston, Illinois. USA
- University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, Chicago, Illinois. USA
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- NorthShore University HealthSystem, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Evanston, Illinois. USA
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- Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Morrison Family College of Health, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota. USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
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Guidotti Breting LM, Towns SJ, Butts AM, Brett BL, Leaffer EB, Whiteside DM. 2020 COVID-19 American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) Student Affairs Committee survey of neuropsychology trainees. Clin Neuropsychol 2020; 34:1284-1313. [PMID: 32842877 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2020.1809712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Objective: To conduct an online survey in order to understand neuropsychology trainees' perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify pertinent concerns, training gaps, and recommendations.Method: A total of 874 neuropsychology trainees (81% female) completed the 69-item survey. Of the included trainees, 48% were doctoral students, 17% were interns, and 35% were postdoctoral residents (50% of resident respondents were in their first year).Results: The majority of neuropsychology trainees reported some impact of the pandemic on their professional and/or personal life. Overall, the impact did not differ by training level, geographic location, or demographic factors. Trainees' primary professional concerns included uncertainty about the impact of the pandemic on their professional future, loss of clinical hours, and desire for increased and ongoing communication from their leadership. A notable percentage of trainees reported increased personal mental health symptoms (i.e. anxiety/depression; 74%/54%), as well as a number of other personal stressors. Despite the transition to telehealth (mostly interviews/feedback sessions), few trainees have prior training or experience in providing neuropsychological services via phone or video platform. A limited proportion of trainees (approximately 10%) were still seeing patients face-to-face for neuropsychological evaluations during the COVID-19 pandemic as of 14 April 2020.Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting neuropsychological training and the well-being of trainees. This survey highlights the importance of communication with trainees during uncertain times. Based on the survey results, recommendations were developed to assist neuropsychology organizations in developing initiatives to support trainees during the current pandemic and in the future.
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Campbell R, Petranovich CL, Cheek S, Morrison L, Hart B. Subjective Cognitive Concerns and Attitudes toward Genetic Testing Are Associated with Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life after Genetic Testing for the Cerebral Cavernous Malformation Common Hispanic Mutation (CCM1). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 10:118-127. [PMID: 32467778 PMCID: PMC7255433 DOI: 10.4236/jbbs.2020.102007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Purpose This study aimed to characterize mood and quality of life and to examine the associations of these areas with subjective cognitive concerns and attitudes toward genetic testing for the Common Hispanic Mutation, a gene that has been associated with increased risk for CCM1. Method Fifty-four adults with previous genetic testing for the Common Hispanic Mutation completed a mail survey that included assessments of the above identified areas. Results Self-reported depressive symptoms and quality of life did not differ between those with positive and negative genetic test results. The negative group expressed a more favorable attitude toward genetic testing (p < 0.001). There was a trend toward more subjective cognitive concerns in the positive group (p = 0.06). Using generalized linear regression, more subjective cognitive concerns were associated with poorer quality of life and more depressive symptoms (p < 0.001). Poorer attitude toward genetic testing was also associated with poorer quality of life (p < 0.05). Conclusions Subjective cognitive concerns and negative attitudes toward genetic testing may influence emotional well-being after genetic testing for the Common Hispanic Mutation. Additional research is needed that uses objective neuropsychological measures to understand the associations of subjective cognitive concerns, emotional well-being, and cognitive test performance in individuals with CCM1. There is also a need for research that focuses on protective factors and resiliency following genetic testing for CCM1 and the development of mental health interventions to preempt psychosocial difficulties.
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- Richard Campbell
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado and the School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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