Table 1 Demographics of healthcare professionals surveyed (n = 116)

Central region

78

67.24

Eastern region

18

15.52

Western region

11

9.48

Northern region

4

3.45

Southern region

5

4.31

Specialty

Cardiology physician

74

63.79

Oncology/hematology physician

27

23.28

Clinical pharmacist in cardiology field

8

6.90

Clinical pharmacist in oncology/hematology field

7

6.03

Current position

Consultant (physician or pharmacist)

88

48.35

Staff physician

8

4.40

Senior pharmacist

5

2.75

Fellow

12

6.59

Medical Resident

3

1.65

Years practice of consultant (physician or pharmacist)

0–5 years

17

19.32

6–10 years

19

21.59

11–20 years

32

36.36

> 20 years

20

22.73

Practice location description

Tertiary care hospital

101

87.07

Secondary hospital

11

9.48

Private clinic/hospital

4

3.45

Percentage of time spent on clinical research

Less than 10%

60

51.72

10–20%

31

26.72

20–30%

15

12.93

30–40%

4

3.45

40–50%

1

0.86

More than 50%

5

4.31