Table 4.

Opinion leaders' network survey results in brief

Goals of network	• Dissemination of information
	• Exchange of ideas
	• Maintaining inter-connectivity
	• Consensus building through wide participation
	• Influencing policy and media
Access	• 41 (79%) no access issues – reliable connectivity from work
	• 3 needed some assistance with email access (internet connection at work; compensation for access; help to post responses)
Obstacles to participation	• 47 (92%) identified lack of time due to professional responsibilities
	• 98% of those with connectivity willing to dedicate 1 hour a week to the network
	• 3 people identified lack of connectivity as a barrier