Research Article

The Role of Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Management of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Clinicians' View

Table 2

Questionnaire sections and objectives.

SectionCategoryObjectives

1General feedbackTo gather impressions on the overall experience

2Course design and conductTo gather suggestions on possible improvements and identify any shortcomings in the design of the workshop

3Experience with the softwareTo identify weak points as perceived by clinicians in the graphical user interface of the current version of the software

4Haemodynamics understandingTo assess their current knowledge and understanding in the role of haemodynamics in the aetiopathogenesis of intracranial aneurysms

5Impact of CFD in neurosurgeryTo assess their faith in the principles of CFD and its use in the clinical environment, along with the need of validation through a multicentre trial

6Bringing this software into routine useTo explore the participants view on cost related issues and gather information on future marketing potentials of this kind of software