Two hundred fourteen ASORN members responded to our April Quick Question representing 37 states. Approximately half were managers and half non-managers. Fifty percent were employed in surgery, 29% in office/clinic settings, and 21% in both office/clinic and surgery.
1. Do you influence decisions in your work place about the purchase of ophthalmic products and/or equipment?
Yes
170
No 44
2a. If yes, do you:
| Evaluate and recommend products? | 164 |
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| Participate as a member of a decision-making committee? | 136 |
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| Control access of sales representatives to physicians? | 96 |
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| Serve on a product review committee? | 48 |
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| Have sole responsibility for patient supply purchases? | 31 |
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| Other? | 17 |
2b. If yes, which sources do you most consistently use for information on new products or technology? (Mark as many as apply)
| Sales Representatives | 151 |
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| Exhibit or trade shows | 109 |
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| Advertisements in Professional Journals | 108 |
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| Staff in the OR or Office | 106 |
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| Direct Mailing | 71 |
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| Online Information | 70 |
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| Staff in Materials Management/Purchasing | 59 |
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| Other: | Physicians/Surgeon | 14 |
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| Networking: word of mouth/other offices/ASORN | 11 |
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