APOSW is committed to excellence in psychosocial oncology. This includes research that informs practice, policy, and education.
Meet the APOSW Research Committee
Guided by APOSW’s Research chair, our Research Committee assures that pediatric social work research in oncology serves the interest of patients and families dealing with cancer and remains relevant to the field. The Research Committee also reviews research proposals from members and others who wish to use the APOSW membership database to conduct research. To join the Research Committee, email research@aposw.org.
Surveys to APOSW Members
Researchers who are interested in conducting such research should follow the procedures outlined here and and submit a Research Application for review by APOSW’s Research Committee to ensure that the survey is:
- Relevant to the field of pediatric psychosocial oncology and the mission of APOSW
- Free from commercial or other bias
- Sufficiently simple and brief to be completed in approximately 15 minutes
For all survey requests:
- Participation in research surveys must be optional and anonymous for APOSW members.
- APOSW does not provide email addresses of its members but will email members links to online surveys for approved research projects.
- APOSW does not endorse or approve research projects or findings. No endorsement should accompany the survey instrument, published data or any related communications.
- Researchers are strongly encouraged to submit their research findings as a presentation for review at the APOSW Annual Conference.
If you are interested in conducting this type of research read these procedures and complete a Research Application. Questions about research applications should be directed to research@aposw.org.