OBGYN.net Online E-Detailing Survey

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As of 23-Nov-09 01:47 PM there are 402 Online E-detailing Survey Respondents
from the North America (click here for all surveys)

I am best described as a:
(40.55%) 163  Ob/Gyn physician
(35.82%) 144  Other Medical Professional
(8.71%) 35  Family Practice or General Practice
(5.47%) 22  Resident or Medical Student
(4.23%) 17  Other MD Specialty
(3.23%) 13  Maternal Fetal Medicine
(1.99%) Reproductive Endocrinologist
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(these questions were added at a later point in the survey which explains the smaller sample size)
Sex:
(52.38%) 154  Male
(47.62%) 140  Female
    
Age:
(33.67%) 99  40-49
(28.91%) 85  30-39
(24.49%) 72  50-59
(6.46%) 19  under 30
(6.46%) 19  60 and over

Region:
(100.00%) 402  North America
    
Country:
(90.30%) 363  United States
(9.70%) 39  Canada

Have you ever taken an online pharmaceutical detail?
(49.50%) 199  no
(30.85%) 124  interested
(16.42%) 66  yes
(3.23%) 13  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?
(45.02%) 181  less
(33.08%) 133  About the Same
(14.68%) 59  I do not see pharmaceutical representatives
(7.21%) 29  more

How would you most prefer to get drug and product information?
(43.53%) 175  On the Internet with the option to request a face-to-face visit or samples
(25.37%) 102  By face-to-face visit only
(12.19%) 49  On the Internet only
(9.70%) 39  On the Internet with the option to go into a real-time chat with a representative
(9.20%) 37  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?
(33.83%) 136  I do not need any enticement but would take it if I am interested in the product
(33.83%) 136  Coupon towards a free medical book or merchandise valued at up to $15 USD
(26.62%) 107  Free access to full text Cochrane database
(5.72%) 23  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)
(82.59%) 332  Ability to get the information at my convenience
(79.60%) 320  Ability to find out about new treatment options
(59.95%) 241  Ability to get feedback and questions answered by the manufacturer of the product
(51.74%) 208  Ability to get supporting opinion leader advice and opinions about the product
(42.54%) 171  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?
(53.23%) 214  Yes, I think this is the trend of the future
(33.08%) 133  Yes, but the online detail should support, not replace the face-to-face meetings
(13.68%) 55  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?
(40.80%) 164  By an email notification sent to me direct from the company
(25.12%) 101  Being told about it by my face to face pharmaceutical representative visiting in my office
(18.41%) 74  By promoting it and making it available on OBGYN.net and in the OBGYN.net email newsletter
(8.21%) 33  By advertising in medical magazines
(7.46%) 30  By direct print mail sent to my office

Would you be interested in receiving online details on OBGYN.net in the future?
(78.61%) 316  Yes
(21.39%) 86  No
    
Would you like to be notified by email with the names of the winners and the results of this survey?
(74.38%) 299  Yes
(25.62%) 103  No

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