The Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN) accepts surveys for distribution to our members that fit with the mandate/mission of the CACCN and that work towards the advancement of critical care nursing, the care of critically ill patients and their families, or the health/safety of critical care nurses. The majority of the surveys we accept are research based and we have a formal process that is followed when a party wishes to submit a survey for consideration.
If you are interested in having CACCN distribute your survey, please review the survey distribution request information. Forward requests with required information to caccn@caccn.ca.
| Surveys / Participant Recruitment | Purpose | Link | Contact |
| National | |||
Review: Clinical practice guidelines for palliative/end-of-life care and withdrawal of life-sustaining measures (WLSM) used in ICUs in Canada | Please share your ICU-specific palliative/end-of-life care or WLSM clinical practice guideline documents. All submissions will be greatly appreciated. | To share your guidelines please send to icucare@ualberta.ca by February 27, 2026. | Questions/contact Dr. Carmel Montgomery carmelm@ualberta.ca |
Navigating Transition into Canadian Critical Care Settings: Experiences, Needs, and Impact on Migrant Black Nurses | This qualitative study aims to explore the impacts of transitional experiences and specific needs on migrant Black nurses in Canadian critical care settings, and to examine effective strategies for mitigating potential negative outcomes. | RNs who have migrated and identify as Black within Canadian critical care settings, and who have undergone transitional experiences, are invited to participate. Information and Invitation to Participate! Poster | Questions/contact Sarah Bolaji-Osagie bolajios@ualberta.ca |
| International | |||
SHINE Study European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) | This ESICM-endorsed Delphi study aims to explore how ICU nurses perceive their roles evolving in the coming decade, guiding the future of workforce planning, policy development, and professional education in intensive care nursing. | We invite all ICU nurses to take part in the SHINE Study: Shaping ICU nurses’ future – How an ICU Nurse Envisions the professional role in 2030 and beyond! Share your vision for the future of ICU nursing! | Note First recruitment has been completed – watch this space for more opportunities to participate |
| Pediatric Critical Illness Outcomes Study (PECIOS) World Federation of Pediatric and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS) | This study aims to include over 200 hospitals in at least 40 countries worldwide. The investigators invite hospitals caring for pediatric in-patients (0–18 years) to take part in this important global effort. The findings will help generate the first global estimates of pediatric critical illness and the provision of Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) for children. | More Information | Wishing to participate or need further information Contact: Assoc. Prof. Tim Baker tim.baker@ki.se |
| Sedation practices in the care of severe pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). World Federation of Pediatric and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS) | This global research survey aims to gather information on current approaches to sedation and pain management of mechanically ventilated children with moderate to severe TBI in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The findings will contribute to advancing knowledge and informing future investigations in this area. | Survey Information Survey Link | Questions Principal Investigator, Dr. Courtney Robertson, crober48@jhmi.edu |
International Critical Care, Emergency Nurse, and Critical Care Transport Nurse Intent to Stay Study. World Federation of Critical Care Nurses (WFCCN) | The purpose of this survey is to examine factors which influence the intent to stay of nurses working in critical or intensive care, emergency or critical care transport. | Research Opportunity for ICU/ER/CC Transport Nurses Survey Flyer Survey Link | Principal Investigator: Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, PhD, RN, CNCC(C), CMSN(C), CCSNE sgoldsworthy@mtroyal.ca |