OBJECTIVE: To measure the satisfaction of impaired health professionals with treatment and monitoring programs in Michigan and Indiana. METHOD: Mailed surveys assessed overall program satisfaction, usefulness of various aspects of monitoring, and several miscellaneous items. Persons active in the Michigan (n = 620) and Indiana (n = 267) programs in July 2002 were included. Anonymous responses were received from 263 (43%) of Michigan and 120 (45%) of Indiana participants. RESULTS: Means on the 1 to 5 satisfaction subscale were 3.6 (SD = .94) for Michigan and 4.1 (SD = .86) for Indiana. Means on the 1 to 4 monitoring subscale were 2.7 (SD = .62) for Michigan and 2.7 (SD = .57) for Indiana. 40% of Michigan respondents and 53% of Indiana respondents lacked insurance coverage for program costs. 39% of Michigan and 35% of Indiana respondents reported substance abuse or mental health difficulties prior to their professional career.
OBJECTIVE: To measure the satisfaction of impaired health professionals with treatment and monitoring programs in Michigan and Indiana. METHOD: Mailed surveys assessed overall program satisfaction, usefulness of various aspects of monitoring, and several miscellaneous items. Persons active in the Michigan (n = 620) and Indiana (n = 267) programs in July 2002 were included. Anonymous responses were received from 263 (43%) of Michigan and 120 (45%) of Indiana participants. RESULTS: Means on the 1 to 5 satisfaction subscale were 3.6 (SD = .94) for Michigan and 4.1 (SD = .86) for Indiana. Means on the 1 to 4 monitoring subscale were 2.7 (SD = .62) for Michigan and 2.7 (SD = .57) for Indiana. 40% of Michigan respondents and 53% of Indiana respondents lacked insurance coverage for program costs. 39% of Michigan and 35% of Indiana respondents reported substance abuse or mental health difficulties prior to their professional career.