Virtual Education Survey
The GNF has launched several research project to identify and fill gaps in peripheral nerve care knowledge and research. We welcome all professionals to participate in this program!
Results will be shared with participants, and everyone who takes the time has the option to be entered into drawings for GNF giveaways.
Virtual Education Needs
Lead: Dr. Ash Simpson, GNF Education Committee
Goal: Peripheral nerve care is advancing quickly, with new techniques in repair and treatment emerging regularly. However, in-person training can be limited by cost and time. To address this need, the GNF is developing virtual education resources to expand access to learning.
Goal: Peripheral nerve care is advancing quickly, with new techniques in repair and treatment emerging regularly. However, in-person training can be limited by cost and time. To address this need, the GNF is developing virtual education resources to expand access to learning.
Conclusions:
Experience: 87% of respondents had over 3 years of experience; 39% had more than 10 years.
Representation: Respondents came from 16 countries.
Online education: Nearly half do not currently use online education.
Training programs: About 70% do not use a structured training program.
Preferred credentials: Responses were evenly split among certificate of completion (31%), master’s degree (26%), postgraduate certificate (26%), and postgraduate diploma (17%).
Top barriers: Time (36%), cost (32%), and lack of mentors (27%).
Curriculum priorities: Anatomy/neurophysiology (28%), surgical techniques (26%), rehabilitation (21%), and academic research (18%).
Preliminary Results
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