A study conducted by Mayo Clinic researchers suggests that free food at hospital department meetings may not improve faculty members' attendance, according to a Cardiovascular Business report.
For their study, researchers studied faculty attendance levels at monthly department of radiology meetings. For one year, free food was offered at the faculty meetings, followed by one year during which time free food was not offered.
Results of their research showed the year free food was served, attendance rates ranged from 31-72 percent. Notably, the year free food was not served, attendance ranged comparatively from 33-68 percent, according to the report.
Researchers concluded Mayo Clinic was able to save more than $92,000 from cancelling catering and food services without negatively impacting meeting attendance.
For their study, researchers studied faculty attendance levels at monthly department of radiology meetings. For one year, free food was offered at the faculty meetings, followed by one year during which time free food was not offered.
Results of their research showed the year free food was served, attendance rates ranged from 31-72 percent. Notably, the year free food was not served, attendance ranged comparatively from 33-68 percent, according to the report.
Researchers concluded Mayo Clinic was able to save more than $92,000 from cancelling catering and food services without negatively impacting meeting attendance.
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