Annual Meeting Survey Responses

Georgia Athletic Trainers Association

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Here are the summarized results for form: "2007 GATA Symposium Survey"

Total Number of Submissions: 77

Which of the following formats would you like to see used to increase the number of CEU opportunities at our annual meeting? (select only one)

Thursday AM though Saturday PM:	4 times:	5 %
Thursday AM through Saturday AM:	6 times:	8 %
Thursday PM through Saturday AM:	16 times:	21 %
Friday AM through Saturday PM:	13 times:	17 %
Friday AM through Sunday AM:	21 times:	27 %
I want to keep the current format of Friday PM through Saturday PM:	17 times:	22 %

What educational format would you like to see used in the annual meeting?

Consecutive sessions--everyone attends every session:	25 times:	32 %
Concurrent sessions--members choose from various sessions conducted at the same time in different rooms.:	36 times:	47 %
No preference:	14 times:	18 %
Other:	2 times:	3 %
You could always do a combination of consecutive and breakout - depending on how many speakers you were able to bring in and the variety of topics covered. ------------------- Both - Lecture and Break-out format

What month(s) would you most prefer the GATA meeting to be held? (You may check more than 1 month)

January:	33 times:	43 %
March:	16 times:	21 %
April:	8 times:	10 %
May:	26 times:	34 %
June:	8 times:	10 %
July:	12 times:	16 %
Other:	4 times:	5 %
Other:	4 times:	5 %
october ------------------- don't care ------------------- I like it where it is, but if you are going to move it (and especially if the format of the meeting is changed to include a Sunday, you would obviously want to avoid Mother's Day in May or Easter in April. ------------------- august

What city/area would like you to see the meeting held? (The meeting will generally stay in one area for 2-3 years to secure the best hotel rates for our members)

Move Around Metro Atlanta (current plan):	43 times:	56 %
Rotate around 5 GATA Regions:	14 times:	18 %
Athens:	2 times:	3 %
Columbus:	2 times:	3 %
Macon:	6 times:	8 %
Savannah:	7 times:	9 %
Georgia Coast (Sea/Jekyll/St. Simons Island):	13 times:	17 %
Valdosta:	2 times:	3 %
Other:	5 times:	6 %
Peachtree City ------------------- Peachtree City ------------------- keep it at same place ------------------- It is obviously convenient for me in the ATL area, as I live here. However, I understand not everyone does, so to keep it "fair" for more moving it around the regions would be nice if those outside of the ATL area would like it to be closer for them. ------------------- I like Peachtree City as a permanent option

What is your primary work setting?

Student (Undergraduate):	0 times:	0 %
Student (Graduate--non-certified):	0 times:	0 %
Certified Student/Graduate Assistant:	4 times:	5 %
College/University--Academic Staff:	6 times:	8 %
College/University--Athletic Staff:	13 times:	17 %
High School/Middle School:	18 times:	23 %
Professional Sports :	0 times:	0 %
Outreach--Clinic/High School:	10 times:	13 %
Outreach--Other:	2 times:	3 %
Clinic/Hospital:	11 times:	14 %
Physician Office:	6 times:	8 %
Industry/Corporate:	2 times:	3 %
Sales:	4 times:	5 %
Other:	4 times:	5 %
Administration ------------------- PT - Home Health ------------------- self employed ------------------- administration

What years have you attended the GATA Annual Meeting & Symposium?

2005:	47 times:	61 %
2004:	50 times:	65 %
2003:	45 times:	58 %
2002:	41 times:	53 %
2001:	31 times:	40 %
2000:	26 times:	34 %
1999:	20 times:	26 %
1998:	20 times:	26 %

Which of the following factors most influence whether or not you attend the annual GATA meeting?

Location--travel distance:	30 times:	39 %
Location--nearby attractions/restaurants:	1 times:	1 %
Cost:	20 times:	26 %
Lack of conflicts with work schedule:	55 times:	71 %
Need for CEU's:	25 times:	32 %
Timing in relation to other CEU meetings (SEATA, NATA, PBATS, etc):	12 times:	16 %
Topics/Schedule:	19 times:	25 %
Hotel Accomodations:	3 times:	4 %
Other:	5 times:	6 %
Dates ------------------- Date ------------------- date ------------------- lack of conflicts with children's soccer ------------------- Time of year

Who pays for your GATA Annual Meeting registration?

I pay them.:	30 times:	39 %
My employer pays them:	42 times:	55 %
Outside group other than employer--ie Booster Club, Team Physicians, etc.:	0 times:	0 %
I split the costs with my employer.:	5 times:	6 %
Other:	0 times:	0 %

What topics/speakers would you like to see in the 2007 GATA Annual Meeting?

<No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- teeth/mouth injuries organ injuries ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Threats to our profession ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- I would suggest a specific topics around atheme, i.e. maual therapy, throwing injuries etc. While this could potentially limit the number of participants, it wouldlalso provide a focused study ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Healthcare for High Schools Workshop: making rehab equipment. ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- More for the middle school/boys club athlete ------------------- Designing emergency action plans and starting a new athletic training program ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- core strenthening, rehab exercises, marketing, job options, salary research ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Topic on Pharmaceuticals ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- . ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Management and treatment of hand injuries ------------------- great this past year ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- More traditional and/or clinical areas. Taping techniques, budget concerns, ect... ------------------- More Low back specialist as well as more of foot and ankle presentations ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- More on Physician Extender. Forest Pecha at EMory has started to compile data from reimbursement. He can also give an input as the physician extender/surgical first assistant role and Orthopedic Tech ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Sports Performance, manual therapy ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Differences noted between helmets and concussion rates. CPR/FIRST AID/AED recertification More Case Studies from other places besides UGA ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- continue CPR new rehab programming maybe minor sport specific injuries, i.e., soccer, tennis, golf, track ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- A review of or updates on modalities would be nice. Some type of hands-on mobilization and/or manipulation sessions would also be nice. ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- More back and foot and ankle specialists ------------------- Lumbar Rehabilitation Techniques ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Accupressure and other alternative treatments, dietary supplements, how to increase salary scale of ATC's i.e. increase respect and demand of this great profession ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- treatment of skin diseases on athletes: Staph, etc. Dr. Buchanan ------------------- Legal Issues ------------------- 1. Marketing 2. Casting techniques 3. Updates on billing in clinics, hospitals, MD offices. A "How to guide" to set up ATC billing in the settings. 4. New ways to justify ATCs. ------------------- emergency medicine ------------------- More physician talks. Seperate sessions for special topics that are of interest to different professional settings. ------------------- Clinical rehabilitation (post-surgical) ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- <No data input> ------------------- Billing, Reimbursement issues for ATC's ------------------- <No data input>

10.

At the annual meeting, which of the following applies to you?

I stay at the host hotel.:	37 times:	48 %
I stay at home and commute to the meeting.:	35 times:	45 %
I stay with friends in the area.:	5 times:	6 %
Other:	2 times:	3 %
HOLIDAY INN OR WESTIN ------------------- depends on location - home or hotel

11.

Would you be more inclined to participate in the Warren Morris Golf Classic if it were held in conjunction with our annual meeting? (Probably the afternoon prior to the first day of educational sessions.)

Very likely:	12 times:	16 %
Somewhat likely:	15 times:	19 %
Somewhat unlikely:	12 times:	16 %
Definitely not:	22 times:	29 %
Other:	11 times:	14 %
Have in the spring ------------------- I don't play golf so it doesn't matter to me ------------------- i do not play golf ------------------- I don't golf ------------------- do not golf ------------------- not a golfer ------------------- Dont Play ------------------- depends on the date - if warm enough, yes, very likely ------------------- I don't play golf ;-) ------------------- Don't play golf ------------------- I don't golf

Comments:

Please enter any comments you like to make regarding our meeting. If you would a member of the GATA Executive Board to contact you, please enter your name and contact info as well. If you are interested in speaking at the meeting, please give some information about your area(s) of interest.

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