Table 2 Participant characteristics by workshop attendance (N = 83)
Characteristic* | Not Attended (n = 26) | Attended Workshop (n = 57) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 12 (46%) | 22 (39%) |
Female | 14 (54%) | 35 (61%) |
Training Program | ||
Internal Medicine | 10 (38%) | 35 (61%) |
Pediatrics | 16 (62%) | 22 (39%) |
Training Level | ||
Post-graduate Year 1 | 3 (12%) | 13 (23%) |
Post-graduate Year 2 | 5 (19%) | 4 (7%) |
Post-graduate Year 3 | 18 (69%) | 40 (70%) |
Self-Reported Prior Experience Communicating with Patient/Caregiver Regarding Unnecessary Tests | ||
Yes | 24 (96%) | 54 (98%) |
No | 1 (4%) | 1 (2%) |
Self-Reported Prior Feedback Received on Communication with Patient/Caregiver Regarding Unnecessary Tests | ||
Yes | 18 (75%) | 37 (67%) |
No | 6 (25%) | 18 (33%) |
Self-Reported Comfort with Communicating with Patient/Caregiver Regarding Unnecessary Tests | ||
Above average | 12 (52%) | 24 (44%) |
Average | 9 (39%) | 29 (53%) |
Below average | 2 (9%) | 2 (4%) |
Self-Perceived Skills in Communicating with Patient/Caregiver Regarding Unnecessary Tests | ||
Above average | 11 (48%) | 25 (47%) |
Average | 12 (53%) | 27 (51%) |
Below average | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |