Global IONM Questionnaire (English)
As a member of the global healthcare community, you may have recognized a disparity among countries in the availability and use of Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM). Recognizing that every country is committed to the health of its people, and that situations are variable, it may be time to focus on new paradigms for the delivery of this service. Collecting data from healthcare providers like you will help provide all-important global feedback regarding the current use, delivery models and need/desire for IONM during surgical procedures. With this information, intra-nation disparities can be identified and addressed. Providing quality healthcare around the globe requires teamwork. Thank you for taking the time to fill out the attached survey, and for participating in our quest for a comprehensive understanding of the current state of IONM throughout the world.
1. What country do you work in?
2. What is your specialty?
3. Are you familiar with Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM)?
Yes
No
4. How many spine surgeries are performed (case-volume) in your country?
0-200
201-500
501-750
751-999
1000+
5. How many brain surgeries are performed in your country (case-volume)?
0-200
201-500
501-750
751-999
1000+
6. How many vascular surgeries are performed in your country (case-volume)?
0-200
201-500
501-750
751-999
1000+
7. What neurophysiologic services are provided for patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively?
8. What is the interest by your spine/neuro surgeons to have IONM available for their cases? How much, if any, occurs now?
9. In your experience, what is the demand (case-volume) for IONM and other neurodiagnostic services?
10. How is IONM currently delivered?
11. Does your facility employ or have IONM clinicians on staff?
Yes
No
12. Do you outsource your IONM services?
Yes
No
13. What are the credentials of the people that perform IONM services in your country?
14. From your experience, how many people have these credentials? Are there enough qualified clinicians to perform the service?
15. What kind of training exists for people who wish to become IONM clinicians?
16. Would there be interest developing a training program in IONM and other neurodiagnostic services? If yes, what other services are you interested in?
17. Does a physician provide IONM services?
Yes
No
18. If there is no oversight physician, is there any other supervision used?
19. Would you like us to share the information from this survey? Please share your email address here:
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