Table 2.

Opinion Leaders' Network Survey Results

Goals of network	• Dissemination of information
	• Exchange of ideas
	• Maintaining inter-connectivity
	• Consensus building through wide participation
	• Influencing policy and media
Access	• 24 (89%) no access issues – reliable connectivity from home/work
	• 3 needed some assistance with email access (internet connection at work; compensation for access; help to post responses)
Obstacles to participation	• 23 (85%) identified lack of time due to professional responsibilities.
	• Most people willing to dedicate 1 hour a week to the network.
	• 1 person stated inability to impact policy would discourage him/her from participating in the network
	• 3 people had no time/work constraints for participation