Diagnostic ultrasound research projects
The ASA is committed to supporting research in diagnostic ultrasound. Research projects contribute significantly to the high-quality evidence-based knowledge for sonography professionals and ultimately enhances patient care. The following support is available to ASA members undertaking diagnostic ultrasound research projects.
ASA AMS Members
Research projects or research surveys can be advertised by ASA AMS members in the member newsletter, cross section, appearing once as an announcement and once as a reminder.
Date of publication is subject to editorial considerations and at the discretion of the Marketing & Communications team.
Acceptable research projects or research surveys need to meet the following criteria to gain approval, please forward the following information to communications@sonographers.org
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The researcher is an ASA member and is undertaking a postgraduate degree by research, i.e. a higher degree such as Masters or PhD.
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The survey is relevant to medical ultrasound practice or the sonography profession.
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The research is being conducted through a tertiary education institution or other reputable research/education institute.
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The project has already received ethics approval from a tertiary education or government health department/service.
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Content published will include approx. 50 words with the ethics approval number and a link to the survey or a website where participants can find out more about the project. Followed by one reminder within four weeks of original publication.
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At the conclusion of the research, a summary of the research findings should be forwarded to the Editor of Sonography journal at: editor@sonographers.org
Non-Members
Requests from non-ASA members can be submitted and may be considered on merit, subject to meeting the above criteria and the availability of channels at the time of the request. Please allow 14 days for reply.
