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

Acharya et al. Health Research Policy and Systems 2004 2:1   doi:10.1186/1478-4505-2-1