Table 1.
Characteristics of Survey Respondents and Nonrespondents
| Survey Respondents (%) n = 30 | Survey Nonrespondents (%) n = 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size of primary hospital (beds) | ||
| <100 | 0 (0) | 1 (6) |
| 100-299 | 1 (3) | 3 (18) |
| 300-499 | 5 (17) | 3 (18) |
| 500-1000 | 19 (63) | 6 (35) |
| >1000 | 5 (17) | 4 (24) |
| Mean (SD) | 808 (411) | 747 (499) |
| Size of geographical area (MSA in millions) | ||
| <1 | 6 (20) | 3 (18) |
| 1-3 | 8 (27) | 4 (24) |
| 3-5 | 6 (20) | 3 (18) |
| 5-8 | 6 (20) | 3 (18) |
| >8 | 4 (13) | 4 (24) |
| Mean (SD) | 4.3 (3.5) | 5.2 (4.1) |
| Neurology faculty size | ||
| <10 | 0 (0) | 3 (18) |
| 10-25 | 3 (10) | 3 (18) |
| 26-50 | 14 (47) | 7 (41) |
| >50 | 14 (43) | 4 (24) |
| Mean (SD) | 54 (27) | 39 (28) |
| Hospital/Medical center tax status | ||
| Public | 9 (30) | 1 (6) |
| Private | 21 (70) | 16 (94) |
| Department position (n = 32)a | ||
| Department chair | 7 (22) | NA |
| Faculty neurologist | 21 (66) | NA |
| Department administrator | 2 (6) | NA |
| Other | 2 (6) | NA |
Abbreviations: MSA, metropolitan statistical area; SD, standard deviation.
a Two institutions provided 2 responses. Department chair includes former chair. Other includes joint appointments (psychiatry) and unspecified.