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

Acharya et al. Health Research Policy and Systems 2005 3:1   doi:10.1186/1478-4505-3-1