Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of respondents who provided written comments
| Currently Practicing in Canada | Currently Practicing in the United States | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 80 | 94 |
| Age, mean (SD) * | 51.3 (9.7) | 55.0 (9.6) |
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Male | 76 (95%) | 90 (96%) |
| Female | 4 (5%) | 4 (4%) |
| Years in practice, n (%) | ||
| <5 years * | 8 (10%) | 0 |
| 5 to 10 years * | 14 (18%) | 5 (5%) |
| 11 to 20 years | 23 (29%) | 35 (37%) |
| >20 years | 35 (44%) | 54 (57%) |
| Practice environment, n (%)† | ||
| Community | 32 (40%) | 27 (29%) |
| Hospital-based * | 24 (30%) | 4 (4%) |
| Multidisciplinary | 8 (10%) | 2 (2%) |
| Private practice * | 30 (38%) | 70 (75%) |
| Academic * | 38 (48%) | 7 (8%) |
| Patient population, n (%) | ||
| Adult * | 45 (56%) | 25 (27%) |
| Pediatric | 8 (10%) | 7 (7%) |
| Adult & Pediatric * | 27 (34%) | 62 (66%) |
| Clinical area, n (%)† | ||
| Spine | 24 (30%) | 26 (28%) |
| Upper extremity | 25 (31%) | 45 (48%) |
| Reconstructive/Arthroplasty | 45 (56%) | 43 (46%) |
| Foot & Ankle | 22 (28%) | 27 (29%) |
| Oncology | 4 (5%) | 2 (2%) |
| Sports injuries * | 30 (38%) | 53 (57%) |
| Trauma | 33 (41%) | 41 (44%) |
| Other | 11 (14%) | 15 (16%) |
| CAQ score, mean (SD) | 31.3 (13.0) | 33.4 (12.4) |
* = differences between groups are statistically significant (p < 0.01)
† = total percentage is >100% as respondents could choose more than one option