PALISI Approved Survey: Current utilization and attitudes related to use of neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) in pediatric critical care units

My name is Megan Kabara, and I am a second-year Pediatric Critical Care fellow at the University of Michigan. I am surveying Pediatric Critical Care Attendings to better understand the current utilization and attitudes related to use of neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) in pediatric critical care units. 

This survey specifically addresses the use of invasive NAVA (IMV-NAVA) and does not include questions about non-invasive NAVA. 

If you do not have experience with IMV-NAVA, you will be directed to questions about barriers to its use and research-related questions.

Please note that this survey is intended only for practicing pediatric critical care attendings. Participation is voluntary—you may choose not to participate or skip any question at any time. This survey is anonymous, should take <10 minutes to complete, and if you agree to continue with this survey, you will be asked a series of questions described below: 

The survey consists of two sections:

• Questions about your institution, your specific training, and general experience with IMV- NAVA;

• Questions regarding your personal experience, attitudes, and perspectives on IMV-NAVA.

Medical directors will have a different set of questions in addition to the two sections above that involve questions about the use of IMV-NAVA at your specific institution. 

Your participation is greatly appreciated. The information you provide will help us better understand NAVA use in the pediatric population and inform future research projects. By beginning this survey, you are confirming you have read and agree with the above and consent to participate in this survey. 

In addition, if you would like to participate in a focus group about NAVA for future research please click on the separate link in the survey to provide your e-mail. 

If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at mkabara@med.umich.edu.

Link to survey: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tOzgHg0BUvYkN8