Table 4.

Importance of Endorsement by an External Organization

EXTERNAL ENDORSEMENT OF	RESPONSE
Registry program	50% (18/36) rated this less important, 39% (14/36) rated it more important, and a few respondents said it does not apply to them.
Performance measures	31% (11/36) rated this less important, 56% (20/36) rated it more important, and a few said it does not apply.
Quality improvement program	44% (16/36) rated this less important, 33% (12/36) rated it more important, and a greater number (eight) said it does not apply