We asked for your opinion of the Bulletin in a survey included with the spring issue and you let us know that you value the Bulletin and read it on a regular basis. You also told us that you agree with the magazine’s socioeconomic focus and are interested in “news you can use” as well as advice on practice management. You also indicated an interest in what’s new with the AANS.
Departments or features that earned the highest interest were the cover stories, AANS News, Newsline, Section News, Coding Corner, Calendar of Events, Practice Profile and Managed Care. Respondents asked for more coverage of socioeconomic issues, practice management advice, technological advances, using computers, legislative and regulatory issues, and AANS News.
We received only 81 completed surveys. The low response could be due to the frequency of recent AANS surveys, which the AANS has decided to reduce. In any event, the survey provided a tool for gathering input as well as an opportunity for the voices of readers to be heard. To ensure that we receive as much input as possible, send suggestions and comments about the Bulletin to Jay Copp, staff editor, at [email protected] or
via fax to (847) 378-0669.
1. When I receive the AANS Bulletin, I usually read
| 46.9% 28.4% 12.3% 9.9% 2.5% |
Most of it All of the magazine Some of it About half Not much |
| 72.5% 27.5% 0.0% |
As time allows Right away I don’t usually read the Bulletin |
about your profession?
| 69.6% 31.6% 26.6% 25.3% 13.9% 11.4% 10.1% |
AANS Bulletin Neurosurgery News Am. College of Surgeons Bulletin Daily Newspaper Other American Medical News Medical Economics |
Cover Story
| 38.8% 52.5% 7.5% 1.2% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 22.5% 43.8% 27.5% 6.2% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 32.9% 48.1% 17.7% 1.3% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 33.8% 37.5% 25.0% 3.8% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 33.8% 37.5% 25.0% 3.8% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 41.8% 27.8% 24.1% 6.3% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 13.9% 31.6% 48.1% 6.3% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 10.1% 24.1% 55.7% 10.1% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 20.8% 32.5% 40.3% 6.5% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 13.3% 24.0% 52.0% 10.7% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 14.1% 32.1% 6.2% 7.7% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 11.7% 24.7% 54.5% 9.1% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 9.1% 39.0% 42.9% 9.1% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 9.1% 39.0% 42.9% 9.1% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 9.1% 39.0% 42.9% 9.1% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 23.8% 57.5% 17.5% 1.2% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 37.2% 53.8% 9.0% 0.0% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 31.6% 40.5% 25.3% 2.5% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 27.6% 48.7% 23.7% 0.0% |
4 3 2 1 |
| 23.1% 41.0% 35.9% 0.0% |
4 3 2 1 |
General Neurosurgical News
| 61.4% 38.6% 0.0% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 52.4% 45.1% 2.4% |
Increase Same Decrease |
| 50.0% 45.0% 5.0% |
Increase Same Decrease |
| 50.0% 43.9% 6.1% |
Increase Same Decrease |
| 51.9% 39.2% 8.9% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 57.5% 37.5% 5.0% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 54.9% 36.6% 8.5% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 53.1% 37.0% 9.9% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 61.7% 35.8% 2.5% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 67.1% 24.4% 8.5% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 71.2% 18.8% 10.0% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 77.8% 12.3% 9.9% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 72.2% 26.6% 1.3% |
Same Increase Decrease |
| 70.9% 22.8% 6.3% |
Same Increase Decrease |
6. Compared with other services of the AANS, I rate the Bulletin as:
| 62.2% 34.1% 3.7% |
Very important Somewhat important Not important |
7. Overall, what is your opinion of the AANS Bulletin? as:
| 39.0% 46.3% 13.4% 1.2% 0.0% |
Excellent Very good Average Below Average Poor |