Do we need a UK vascular journal? Survey of multidisciplinary UK vascular specialists

Long, J; Lathan, R; Sidapra, M; Chetter, I; Nandhra, S

Abstract

Background: Prior to the development of the Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain & Ireland (JVSGBI), there were limited opportunities for UK based vascular health professionals to publish research relevant for UK vascular practice. A survey was developed to evaluate the appetite and potential infrastructure for a UK vascular journal amongst vascular healthcare professionals.
Methods: In May 2020, an online questionnaire was administered by The Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland (VSGBI) Research Committee, surveying vascular health professionals regarding the development of a UK-specific vascular journal. The survey was disseminated via email to multi-disciplinary members of the vascular community with links promoted on social media.
Results: Responses were received from 359 individuals identifying predominantly as surgeons (38%), nurses (8%), technologists (10%), radiologists (20%), trainees (10%), physiotherapists (7%) and other (7%). The majority of participants (67%) indicated they would be in favour of a UK-specific vascular journal and that it should be available as an online quarterly publication. Almost three quarters (74%) of respondents thought a subscription fee should be included in societies’ membership fees. Free text comments highlighted a few concerns, suggesting the focus should instead be to improve the quality of existing vascular journals. However, most respondents welcomed the idea of a journal relevant to UK practice, with inclusivity of all UK vascular professions to encourage more collaborative working.
Conclusions: Overall, feedback collected from the survey was positive and suggested a demand for a UK-specific vascular journal, providing an indication that the development of such a journal should be further explored. The results of this survey helped to inform the development of the JVSGBI.

Citation

Long, J., Lathan, R., Sidapra, M., Chetter, I., & Nandhra, S. (2021). Do we need a UK vascular journal? Survey of multidisciplinary UK vascular specialists. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland, 1(1), 6-10. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2021.002

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 10, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Nov 24, 2021
• Publication Date: Nov 26, 2021
• Deposit Date: Jan 4, 2024
• Journal: journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland
• Electronic ISSN: 2754-0030
• Publisher: Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 6-10
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2021.002
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4500343