Title of Study: Event Feedback – WE-SPARK Health Research Conference

If you have any questions or concerns about the research, or require this survey in a more accessible format, please feel to contact:
      Jessica Flammia, Health Research Associate:     jessica.flammia@uwindsor.ca                  
       
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The goal of this study is to collect feedback about our conference and suggestions for improvement for future conferences.  These data will provide a starting base of information as WE-SPARK Health Institute works towards achieving its strategic priorities and further investigates its success. Quotes with any identifying information removed may be used in future articles, social media posts or publications.

PROCEDURES
You are invited to complete the survey electronically on your own personal device by clicking through the questions. 
It is estimated that the data collection process will take 10-15 minutes

INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION CRITERIA
All conference attendees are invited to provide their feedback.

POTENTIAL RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS
The potential risks and discomforts are minimal.  You are encouraged to complete this feedback survey in a private location on a personal device.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS AND/OR TO SOCIETY
While we do not anticipate any direct benefits to participants, you might benefit from knowing that you contributed to future improvements in the WE-SPARK Health Research Conference as WE-SPARK Health Institute works to achieve its strategic priorities.  This study will also provide baseline information upon which the success of the WE-SPARK Health Institute can be measured.    

CONFIDENTIALITY
Participant anonymity is not possible with this research as including your name will be required if you are completing this study to obtain CME credits. This survey will remain active for 2 weeks following the conference, so you are invited to complete it in a private location at a time of your choosing. Any information that is obtained in connection with this study will be presented in aggregate form. Individual quotes shared will have any identifying data removed.

Raw data are valuable for future studies, and therefore the data collected in this study will not be destroyed.  Once CME credits are assigned and certificates are sent out, participant names will be removed from the dataset.  The dataset will be kept indefinitely on the WE-SPARK Health Institute’s Microsoft Sharepoint account with the Director, Dr. Dora Cavallo-Medved retaining custodianship. The GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) will be used on all computers that are used to access the data.
     
PARTICIPATION AND WITHDRAWAL
You will be able to withdraw from the study at any point up until the completion of the survey by exiting from the web browser.  If you choose to withdraw, none of your responses will be saved.  Once your survey is complete and you click ‘submit’ we will not be able to remove your data from the dataset. The investigator may withdraw you from this research if circumstances arise which warrant doing so. These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, inappropriate or unprofessional wording in your comments. 



FEEDBACK OF THE RESULTS OF THIS STUDY TO THE PARTICIPANTS
A summary of the findings of this research will be made available to participants and the general public upon completion.  It will be shared on WE-SPARK Health Institute’s Social Media Accounts.
Social media handle:  @wesparkhealth (Facebook, Instagram, Linked-In)
Date when results are available: June 30^th, 2025

SUBSEQUENT USE OF DATA
These data may be used in subsequent studies, in publications and in presentations.

RIGHTS OF RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS
If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, contact:  Research Ethics Coordinator, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4; Telephone: 519-253-3000, ext. 3948; e‑mail:  ethics@uwindsor.ca


SIGNATURE OF INVESTIGATOR

These are the terms under which I will conduct research.
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CONSENT OF RESEARCH PARTICIPANT
I understand the information provided for this study as described herein.  By clicking next and beginning the questionnaire, I agree to participate in this study.