This survey was adapted from a previously validated and submitted survey by Dr. Sapna Kudchadkar(https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4061156/). regarding sedation practices in the Pediatric ICU.
The objective was to identify sedation practices among clinicians caring for children with TBI, including pediatric intensivists, neurologists, and other providers. The survey content was then reviewed by experts in pediatric critical care and traumatic brain injury via the Pediatric Neurocritical Care Research Group (PNCRG).
The survey target population was a non-probability purposive sampling approach via planned distribution through PNCRG, WFPICCS, and PALISI networks. Items were generated and refined through expert consultation, ensuring clarity, relevance, and single-construct focus. The survey employed nominal and ordinal response formats, with “other” and indeterminate options where appropriate.
Pretesting was completed with clinician respondents who assessed clarity, feasibility, and completeness. Feedback confirmed that the survey questions were understandable, comprehensive, and aligned with our study objectives.