Table 5.
Mean Scores and SDs for Significant Effects of Time for All Participants
| Delayed Intervention Group | Initial Intervention Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measures | Baseline | Follow-up I | ||
| Frequency of resource use | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | F | P Value |
| How often in a typical month I use Web-based materials for patient education | 1.6 (0.9) | 2.0 (0.8) | 6.6 | .016 |
| Communication with patients about using resources for health information | ||||
| How often I refer patients to specific Web sites | 1.8 (0.9) | 2.5 (0.8) | 17.0 | <.001 |
| Incorporating use of resources into daily practice | ||||
| The degree to which I think there is leadership that encourages using Web resources for patient care decisions | 2.5 (1.2) | 3.5 (0.9) | 16.1 | <.001 |
| How often I use the Web during work hours for patient education | 1.8 (1.0) | 2.3 (1.0) | 12.0 | .002 |
| How often I use the Web during work hours for patient care decisions | 2.4 (1.2) | 2.9 (1.1) | 7.0 | .013 |
SD—standard deviation