Welcome to the research study!

You are invited to participate in a research project entitled “Upper Extremity, Shoulder, and Trunk Pain and Function in a Nursing Appalachian Population,” designed to identify muscle and joint pain and the reasons for the development of pain in Nurses. The study is being conducted by Mark Timmons, Ph.D. from Marshall University School of Kinesiology. The Marshall University Institutional Review Board (IRBnet# 2147313-1) has approved the study.

This survey comprises questions about you as a Nurse and your practice as a Nurse. You will also be asked questions about your arms, shoulders, and neck and how you perceive muscle and joint pain. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. Your replies will be anonymous, so do not type your name anywhere on the form. There are no known risks involved with this study. Participation is entirely voluntary, and there will be no penalty or loss of benefits if you choose not to participate in this research study or withdraw. If you decide not to participate, you can leave the survey site. You may choose not to answer any question by simply leaving it blank. Once you complete the survey, you can delete your browsing history for added security. Completing the online survey indicates your consent to use the answers you supply. If you have any questions about the study, contact Mark Timmons Ph.D. the principal investigator at (304) 696-2925 or timmonsm@marshall.edu. If you have any questions concerning your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Marshall University Office of Research Integrity at (304) 696-4303.

Please print this page for your records.

If you choose to participate in the study, you will find the survey at https://marshall.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Js8yuk3cCZOh8i.

By clicking the button below, you acknowledge:
• Your participation in the study is voluntary.
• You are 18 years of age.
• You are aware that you may choose to terminate your participation for any reason.