Table 1:
Selected Characteristics of 24 Clinicians Interviewed
| Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| n | % | |
| Participants | 24 | |
| Clinic | ||
| Diabetes Services Center | 13 | 54% |
| Weight Services Center | 11 | 46% |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 17 | 71% |
| Male | 7 | 29% |
| Age Range: 22–74, Median 42 | ||
| 20–29 | 2 | 8% |
| 30–39 | 6 | 25% |
| 40–49 | 6 | 25% |
| 50–59 | 4 | 17% |
| >60 | 4 | 17% |
| Not asked | 2 | 8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White | 21 | 88% |
| Asian | 3 | 13% |
| Job Title | ||
| Physician* | 6 | 25% |
| Physician Assistant* | 3 | 13% |
| Nurse Practitioner* | 1 | 4% |
| Nurse | 2 | 8% |
| Medical Assistant | 3 | 13% |
| Nonclinical Specialist** | 4 | 17% |
| Office staff*** | 5 | 21% |
| Years in practice | ||
| 1–3 | 9 | 38% |
| 4–10 | 3 | 13% |
| >10 | 9 | 38% |
| Not asked | 3 | 13% |
*
Have authority to prescribe medications
**
Behaviorist, Exercise Specialist, Dietician
***
Office/Clinic Manager, Insurance Specialist, Quality Process Manager