The Benefits of Colorectal Surgery Surveys in Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Pertaining to the Colorectal Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) Executive and Research Support Committee, this study aimed to assess the usefulness and outcomes of surveys sent out by the society to its members. METHODS:From 2009 to 2017, CSSANZ members received 38 surveys, most of which were distributed from within the society, and a few of which originated from other affiliated groups. Surveys were categorised by type, topics, times required for completion, delivery method, response rates, and advancement to publication. RESULTS:Of 38 surveys, 20 (53%) were published and 18 remain unpublished. Four surveys were distributed annually on average, with 2.2 published annually on average, with a mean impact factor of 2.41 ± 1.55. Mean time to publication was 31 ± 17

SUBMITTER: Ricardo Hamilton AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7299568 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature