OBGYN.net Online E-Detailing Survey

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As of 23-Nov-09 01:43 PM there are 953 Online E-detailing Survey Respondents
from Women Healthcare Physicians (click here for all surveys)

I am best described as a:
(80.27%) 765  Ob/Gyn physician
(11.65%) 111  Family Practice or General Practice
(4.51%) 43  Maternal Fetal Medicine
(3.57%) 34  Reproductive Endocrinologist
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(these questions were added at a later point in the survey which explains the smaller sample size)
Sex:
(75.98%) 560  Male
(24.02%) 177  Female
    
Age:
(36.91%) 272  40-49
(34.19%) 252  30-39
(17.77%) 131  50-59
(5.97%) 44  60 and over
(5.16%) 38  under 30

Region:
(32.74%) 312  Europe (MDs only)
(22.98%) 219  North America (MDs only)
(20.46%) 195  Latin America (MDs only)
(12.91%) 123  Asia (MDs only)
(4.93%) 47  Africa (MDs only)
(4.83%) 46  Middle East (MDs only)
(1.15%) 11  Australia and Oceania (MDs only)
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Country:
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Have you ever taken an online pharmaceutical detail?
(43.13%) 411  no
(29.38%) 280  interested
(23.71%) 226  yes
(3.78%) 36  not_interested
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In your busy schedule do you find yourself spending more or less time than you did in the past talking with face to face pharmaceutical sales representatives in your office monthly?
(38.20%) 364  About the Same
(36.20%) 345  less
(21.83%) 208  more
(3.78%) 36  I do not see pharmaceutical representatives

How would you most prefer to get drug and product information?
(45.54%) 434  On the Internet with the option to request a face-to-face visit or samples
(22.67%) 216  By face-to-face visit only
(17.00%) 162  On the Internet only
(9.13%) 87  On the Internet with the option to go into a real-time chat with a representative
(5.67%) 54  On the Internet with a phone-in number

What would you find to be the best enticement or reward to take an online drug detail?
(55.19%) 526  Free access to full text Cochrane database
(20.36%) 194  I do not need any enticement but would take it if I am interested in the product
(19.52%) 186  Coupon towards a free medical book or merchandise valued at up to $15 USD
(4.93%) 47  I would not take an online drug detail even with enticement

What features do you think are most important in an online drug detail? (check all that apply)
(79.54%) 758  Ability to find out about new treatment options
(69.88%) 666  Ability to get the information at my convenience
(55.09%) 525  Ability to get feedback and questions answered by the manufacturer of the product
(53.52%) 510  Ability to get supporting opinion leader advice and opinions about the product
(34.73%) 331  Ability to request a face-to-face sales rep visit
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Do you want to get more product information delivered to you via the Internet in the future?
(56.77%) 541  Yes, I think this is the trend of the future
(34.42%) 328  Yes, but the online detail should support, not replace the face-to-face meetings
(8.81%) 84  No, I would rather just have the sales force drop by my office

What do you believe is the most effective way for pharmaceutical companies to let you know about the opportunity to take an online detail?
(32.84%) 313  By promoting it and making it available on OBGYN.net and in the OBGYN.net email newsletter
(32.63%) 311  By an email notification sent to me direct from the company
(21.93%) 209  Being told about it by my face to face pharmaceutical representative visiting in my office
(6.72%) 64  By direct print mail sent to my office
(5.88%) 56  By advertising in medical magazines

Would you be interested in receiving online details on OBGYN.net in the future?
(90.56%) 863  Yes
(9.44%) 90  No
    
Would you like to be notified by email with the names of the winners and the results of this survey?
(87.62%) 835  Yes
(12.38%) 118  No

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