Research Survey Services and Assistance

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) offers a service to deliver and manage email surveys for individuals interested in collecting data from AANA members.

Two types of electronic survey services available for purchase:
1) Full-Service and 2) Instrument Deployment Only Service.

1. Full-Service:
   This service includes: survey instrument input, two e-mail messages (one survey invitation, one reminder) that will be sent to the targeted sample group, and the survey data with no identifiers. Below are samples of the above items and results (end products).
   • Cover Letter Sample
   • Data Sample (end product)
   • Code book of the sample data
2. Instrument Deployment Only Service:
   This option is for approved researchers whose instruments are already prepared in a survey tool system, such as SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, etc. The service includes sending two e-mail messages (one survey invitation, one reminder) to AANA members. 

Required Documents for the Application:
When applying for Full Service or Instrument Deployment Only Service, you are required to submit the following materials:

• An endorsement letter/email from the research advisor/director of your institute is required to indicate that the instrument and study have been reviewed and approved.
• Copy of official notice of your approved IRB.
• Documentation of Research Methodology to include: purpose, hypothesis, methods, anticipated analysis plan, and plan for dissemination of the results.
• Copy of the survey instrument.
• Copy of the survey cover letter with a subject line.
• Completed Electronic Survey Order Form below with payment.

View the AANA Electronic Survey Application.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) makes available a rental list of member names and addresses to those interested in mailing research surveys to AANA members. Membership mailing list rental is available only for AANA-approved mailings.

To qualify for mailing list rental, the following documents must be submitted with your order for approval: 

• An endorsement letter/email from the research advisor/director of your institute is required to indicate that the instrument and study have been reviewed and approved.
• Copy of official notice of your approved IRB.
• Copy of the survey instrument.
• Copy of the cover letter that will be sent to the recipients.
• Documentation of Research Methodology to include: purpose, hypothesis, analysis methods, and plan for dissemination of the results.
• If you are an AANA member, provide your membership number on the application.
• Completed Research Mail Label Order Form below with payment.

View the AANA Research Mailing Label Application.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) will consider requests to conduct email notifications for approved research activities that are not for commercial purposes at AANA meetings and via telecommunications software. Soliciting individuals to participate in research activities at AANA meetings or via telecommunications software requires prior approval from the AANA. The AANA must approve the message and will send the message to seek volunteers on behalf of the researcher. AANA reserves the right to refuse fulfillment of any request.  

At no time will the researcher have access to AANA members’ email addresses. AANA will send the appropriate group a message for you, with your name attached to the request. The approved email message for research participants does NOT imply any AANA endorsement or recommendation for your research.

To qualify for Email Solicitation for Research Participants, the following documents must be submitted: 

Requirements:

First: You must request approval from the AANA Senior Director of Research and Quality by submitting the following information:

• An endorsement letter or email from the research advisor/dean/manager of your institute is required to indicate that an instrument and study have been reviewed and approved.
• Copy of official notice of your approved IRB.
• Abstract of 200 words or less containing: purpose, hypothesis, methods, anticipated analysis plan, and plan for dissemination of the results.
• Copy of the survey or questionnaire.

Second (for research conducted at AANA meetings only): You must receive approval from the AANA Director of Meetings:

• The AANA Senior Director of Research and Quality will forward the approved research to the Director of Meetings on your behalf.
• Upon approval and availability of space, the AANA Meetings Department will work with you to secure a location to conduct your study at the meeting.
• All costs for this space will be your responsibility. 

Third: Complete the Order Form and Sign the Agreement. 

Select the application link appropriate for your research method:

• Solicitation for Research Participants at AANA Meetings
• Solicitation for Research Participants via Telecommunications Software