Table 1. Characteristics of the Physician Sample.
| Characteristic | Usual Care (n = 32) | Active Choice (n = 32) | Active Choice With Peer Comparison (n = 32) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, No. (%) | 13 (40.6) | 19 (59.4) | 16 (50.0) |
| Years in practice, mean (SD) | 22.7 (11.9) | 20.9 (12.4) | 20.4 (11.5) |
| Medical degree, No. (%) | |||
| Doctor of medicine | 26 (81.3) | 29 (90.6) | 32 (100.0) |
| Doctor of osteopathic medicine | 6 (18.8) | 3 (9.4) | 0 (0.0) |
| Medical specialty, No. (%) | |||
| Family medicine | 15 (46.9) | 15 (46.9) | 11 (34.4) |
| Internal medicine | 17 (52.1) | 17 (52.1) | 21 (65.6) |
| Baseline measures, mean (SD) | |||
| Patients enrolled in trial, No. | 48.9 (36.7) | 54.5 (43.0) | 45.8 (43.8) |
| Prior statin prescribing, %a | 64.4 (10.8) | 63.1 (9.6) | 63.1 (10.8) |
a
Percentage of all patients eligible for a statin who were prescribed one prior to the trial.