| Variable | Total (N = 57) | Control Group (n = 26) | Experimental Group (n = 31) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | .19 | |||
| Male | 21 (36.8) | 12 (46.1) | 9 (29) | |
| Female | 36 (63.2) | 14 (53.9) | 22 (71) | |
| Job title | .52 | |||
| Fellows/residents | 29 (51) | 13 (50) | 16 (51.6) | |
| Attendings | 22 (38.5) | 11 (42.3) | 11 (35.4) | |
| Other (eg, NP, PA) | 6 (10.5) | 2 (7.7) | 4 (13) | |
| Expertise level | .57 | |||
| Attendings | ||||
| 0–5 years' experience | 5 (8.8) | 1 (3.9) | 4 (12.9) | |
| 6–9 years' experience | 5 (8.8) | 3 (11.5) | 2 (6.5) | |
| ≥10 years' experience | 12 (21.1) | 7 (26.9) | 5 (16.1) | |
| Other (eg, NP, PA) | 6 (10.5) | 2 (7.7) | 4 (12.9) | |
| Postgraduate year | ||||
| 1 | 6 (10.5) | 2 (7.7) | 4 (12.9) | |
| 2 | 11 (19.3) | 5 (19.2) | 6 (19.3) | |
| 3 | 10 (17.5) | 6 (23.1) | 4 (12.9) | |
| Fellows | 2 (3.5) | 0 (0) | 2 (6.5) |
Data are n (%). Subjects in the control and experimental groups provided multiple observations for the study outcome measured with Physician Satisfaction Scale.
NP, nurse practitioner; PA, physician assistant.