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BPS Education Survey
1.
Where do you primarily access educational resources for pain management?
Professional associations or societies
Academic institutions or universities
Online platforms (e.g., websites, forums, social media groups)
Healthcare organizations or hospitals
Continuing education programs or conferences
Libraries or educational repositories
Colleagues or peer networks
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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2.
What are your primary educational goals at this stage of your career? (Rate each from 1 - 5, 1 being the least effective and 5 being the most effective)
(Required.)
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5
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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2
3
4
5
Specialized Training in a Specific Area
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2
3
4
5
Advancement in Current Position
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2
3
4
5
Career Transition or Promotion
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2
3
4
5
Acquisition of New Skills or Knowledge
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2
3
4
5
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
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2
3
4
5
Personal Growth and Development
1
2
3
4
5
Other (please specify)
3.
Are there specific formats that you find most effective for learning? (Rate each from 1 - 5, 1 being the least effective and 5 being the most effective)
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2
3
4
5
Webinars or Online Workshops
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2
3
4
5
In-person Workshops or Conferences
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2
3
4
5
Online Courses or Modules
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2
3
4
5
Printed Materials (Books, Manuals, Brochures)
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2
3
4
5
Interactive Apps or Mobile Learning
1
2
3
4
5
Podcasts or Audio Lectures
1
2
3
4
5
Video Lectures or Tutorials
1
2
3
4
5
Other (please specify)
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2
3
4
5
Other (please specify)
4.
From which organizations or platforms do you primarily access educational resources for pain management?
5.
What obstacles do you face when accessing pain education resources?
Limited availability of relevant resources in my field or area of interest
Financial constraints or inability to afford paid resources
Lack of time to dedicate to education due to work or personal commitments
Difficulty finding credible and trustworthy sources of information
Language barriers or accessibility issues with available resources
Limited access to technology or internet connectivity
Geographic limitations, such as living in a remote area with limited educational opportunities
Limited availability of relevant resources to my specialty
Limited availability of relevant resources to my career stage
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
6.
Are there any specific challenges related to pain education that you encounter in your professional practice?
7.
Please list three (3) pain-related topics or areas would you like to see covered in future educational sessions or materials?
8.
Are you aware of the educational offerings provided by the British Pain Society?
Yes, I am aware of the educational offerings provided.
No, I am not aware of the educational offerings provided.
I am somewhat aware of the educational offerings provided.
I have heard of the British Pain Society but am unsure about their educational offerings.
I am aware of some educational offerings provided, but not all.
9.
How satisfied are you with the educational offerings provided by the British Pain Society?
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not Applicable
10.
What aspects of these programs/resources do you find most valuable?
11.
How much are you likely to pay for educational offerings from the British Pain Society?
12.
Is there anything else you would like to share regarding your educational needs or experiences?
13.
What is the nature of your primary occupation?
Clinical practice
Clinical research
Pre-clinical or laboratory research
Educator
Student
Retired
Other (please specify)
14.
Please indicate your specialty.
Anaesthesia
Dentistry/Oral Medicine
Primary Care
General Medicine
Neurology
Laboratory or pre-clinical science
Neurosurgery
Nursing
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Occupational Therapist
Oncology
Orthopaedics
Pain Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Paediatrics
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Psychiatry
Psychology
Rehabilitation medicine
Rheumatology
Other (please specify)
15.
Which of the following best describes your career stage?
Student
Early
Mid
Late
Retired
16.
Are you a member of the British Pain Society?
Yes, I am currently a member of the British Pain Society.
No, I am not currently a member of the British Pain Society.
I was a member of the British Pain Society in the past, but I am not currently.
I am considering becoming a member of the British Pain Society.
I am not familiar with the British Pain Society's membership options.
17.
How old are you?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
18.
What region of the UK do you live?
London
South East England
South West England
East of England
West Midlands
East Midlands
Yorkshire and the Humber
North West England
North East England
Central Belt (including Glasgow and Edinburgh)
Highlands and Islands
North East Scotland
South West Scotland
North Wales
Mid Wales
South Wales
Greater Belfast
North East Northern Ireland
North West Northern Ireland
South East Northern Ireland
South West Northern Ireland
Outside of the UK (please specify)
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