Demographic Characteristics of Participants by Group Assignment (Long- or Short-form Group)
| Short-form Group n = 48 | Long-form Group n = 50 | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (%male) | 28 | 35 | .23 |
| Age (mean in years) | 49.2 | 46.9 | .89 |
| Professional degree | .60 | ||
| MD/DO* | 44 | 43 | |
| NP/PA | 2 | 1 | |
| MS, MPH, PhD | 2 | 4 | |
| Ethnicity | .33 | ||
| Non-Hispanic/Latino | 46 | 46 | |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1 | 3 | |
| Years in practice (mean) | 21.7 | 20.8 | .66 |
* MD, doctor of medicine; DO, doctor of osteopathy; NP, nurse practitioner; PA, physician’s assistant; MS, master of science; MPH, master of public health; PhD, doctoral degree.