Involvement from the field plays a critical role in the success of the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). Periodically, we recruit individuals with burn injury and their family members to participate in MSKTC activities. Here is a listing of our current recruitment initiatives:
Recruiting Individuals with Burn Injury
MSKTC is conducting interviews with individuals with burn injury. Answers from the interviews will be used for research purposes to better understand (a) the health information needs of individuals with burn injury and (b) their participation in research studies.
To be eligible to participate, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have been 16 years of age or older when the burn injury first occurred
- Must have access to and the ability to communicate over a phone
- Must speak English
Interviews will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants will receive $75 for their time.
Contact: If you’re interested in participating, please contact MSKTC: 202-403-5600
or msktc@air.org.
Recruiting Caregivers of Individuals with Burn Injury
MSKTC is conducting interviews with caregivers of individuals with burn injury. Answers from the interviews will be used for research purposes to better understand (a) the health information needs of caregivers of individuals with burn injury and (b) their participation in research studies.
To be eligible to participate, caregivers must meet the following criteria:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be a caregiver (non-paid) to a family member or close friend
- Must have provided care (previously or currently) for burn injury for a minimum of 3 years
- Must have access to and the ability to communicate over a phone
- Must speak English
Interviews will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants will receive $75 for their time.
Contact: If you’re interested in participating, please contact MSKTC: 202-403-5600
or msktc@air.org.
Recruiting Registered Nurses of Individuals with SCI, TBI, and/or Burn Injury
MSKTC is conducting interviews with registered nurses (RNs) who provide care and services to individualswith spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and/or burn injury.Answers from the interviews will be used for research purposes to better understand (a) the health information needs of RNs who provide care and services for such injuries and (b) their participation in researchstudies. To be eligible to participate, RNs must meet the following criteria:
- Must have provided services and care to patients with SCI, TBI, and/or burn injury in post-acute rehabilitation settings in the past 5 years
- Must have5 or more years of experience treating these injuries
Interviews will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants will receive $125 for their time.
Contact: If you’re interested in participating, please contact MSKTC: 202-403-5600 or msktc@air.org.
