Characteristics of physicians recruited to each study arm and of non-participating physicians: None of the differences between groups was significant (analysis of covariance: F = 2.12; df = 4,19).
| CHARACTERISTIC | NON-PARTICIPATING PHYSICIANS N = 80 | USUAL-CARE ARM N = 10 | STDR ARM N = 10 | RADT ARM N = 10 | COMBINED STDR AND RADT ARM N = 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean no. of years since Graduation | 15.2 | 13.9 | 19.0 | 17.4 | 19.3 |
| Sex (% female) | 62 | 70 | 60 | 60 | 50 |
| Canadian graduate (%) | 84 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 90 |
| Member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (%) | 59 | 70 | 70 | 50 | 60 |
RADT—rapid antigen detection test, STDR—sore throat decision rules.