Selected Characteristics of Participating Physicians at Baseline
| Categories | E-mail Group | Control Group |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 30 to 49 | 2 | 2 |
| 50 to 65 | 2 | 2 |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 1 | 2 |
| Male | 3 | 2 |
| Average number of years in practice | 15.3 | 21.3 |
| Use e-mail daily | 100% | 50% |
| Use e-mail 2 times per week | 0% | 50% |
| “I find it easy to use e-mail” | ||
| Agree to strongly agree | 100% | 50% |
| Geriatric Practice | 50% | 50% |
| “I would consider communicating via e-mail with patients” | ||
| Yes | 1 | 1 |
| Not sure | 3 | 3 |