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Conduct Research with the ABA 

Researchers and organizations can distribute surveys through the ABA to a highly engaged network of burn care professionals. From academic studies to industry research, the ABA provides a trusted, structured pathway to reach providers, collect meaningful data, and contribute to advancing burn care. 


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Why Use the ABA for Research Survey Distribution? 

Reach a focused audience of burn care providers, including physicians, nurses, researchers, and rehab specialists. 

Gain expert feedback on survey design and alignment with burn care priorities. Receive structured, professional distribution with up to two emails per approved survey. Support the dissemination of research that contributes to real-world improvements in patient care. 

Working with the ABA gave our research credibility and visibility. We collected high-quality data that directly supported our publication goals.

Evan Haynes Burn Center (VCU)

At-a-Glance: Costs and Services

All survey requests include a non-refundable review fee for the ABA Research Committee evaluation. If approved, a distribution fee also applies. Costs vary based on the requester’s affiliation:

Requester Type Survey Review Fee Distribution Fee
ABA Member $100 $1,000
Non-Member $100 $2,500
Nonprofit Organization $100 $2,500
Government Agency $100 $2,500
For-Profit Entity $100 $5,000

 

Each approved survey includes:

  • Initial email distribution 

  • One follow-up reminder 

  • Support from ABA staff for coordination 

ABA's Research Commitment

The ABA advances evidence-based care for burn injuries by supporting multi-center research and information sharing. Through this survey program, researchers gain access to a professional audience committed to better patient outcomes and a partner in elevating the science of burn care. 

The Process: From Submission to Survey Launch

1. Submit Your Request

Start by submitting your survey along with the $100 review fee. The ABA Research Committee will review submissions within 7–10 business days. 

Surveys must: 

  • Be relevant to burn care, research, or education. 

  • Have a clear purpose and expected outcome (e.g., publication, thesis). 

  • Be designed to produce usable data. 

  • Be consistent with ABA’s mission, Code of Conduct, and priorities. 

2. Review + Feedback

ABA’s Research Committee may suggest improvements to increase clarity, quality, or relevance. Once approved, you’ll receive confirmation and next steps for payment and scheduling. 

3. Distribution

After the distribution fee is received: 

  • ABA will schedule your initial email and one reminder email. 

  • All survey emails will clarify the purpose, funding source, and note: 

    • “This survey has been approved for distribution but not endorsed by ABA.” 

  • Survey links must be live at the time of distribution. 

Important Notes:

  • Response rates are not guaranteed.

  • Researchers may request the number of individuals the survey was distributed to for documentation purposes.

  • A maximum of two survey emails are sent per month.

    • Surveys will not be distributed during ABA peak communication periods, including:

    • Four weeks before and after the ABA Annual Meeting

    • National holiday weeks