Table 5

Outcomes and Classification of PHP Monitoring for Unprofessional Sexual Behavior

OutcomeLevelsTotal Sample (N = 570)Monitored Group (n = 232)Unmonitored Group (n = 338)pCramer’s V
Outcome of PHP participationaStill under initial monitoring agreementb28 (4.9%)28 (12.1%)0 (0.0%).0005.877
Successfully completed monitoring without relapseb105 (18.4%)105 (45.3%)0 (0.0%)
Successfully completed extended monitoring agreementb23 (4.0%)23 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
Completed initial monitoring but rereferred to PHP3 (.5%)3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Discontinued PHP involvement against recommendation (relinquished license)68 (11.9%)27 (11.6%)41 (12.1%)
Turned over to licensing board for noncompliance with PHP recommendations50 (8.8%)22 (9.5%)28 (8.3%)
No monitoring agreement signed because licensing board took action firstb44 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)44 (13.0%)
Licensing board denied or revoked license during monitoring periodb8 (1.4%)8 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
PHP monitoring was not appropriateb221 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)221 (65.4%)
Otherb,c20 (3.5%)16 (6.9%)4 (1.2%)
Monitoring SuccessLevelsTotal Sample (N = 570)Monitored Group (n = 232)
Evaluated in terms of meeting the dual missions of assisting professionals with potentially impairing conditions and protecting patient safetya,dVery unsuccessful11 (1.9%)11 (4.7%)
Unsuccessful21 (3.7%)21 (9.1%)
Neutral27 (4.7%)27 (11.6%)
Successful59 (10.4%)59 (25.4%)
Very successful114 (20.0%)114 (49.1%)
No monitoring agreement (contract)338 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
  • PHP, professional health monitoring program

  • a Fisher's exact test.

  • b Levels reflect significant differences between groups.

  • c Individual was incarcerated or died.

  • d Monitoring success was determined by the first author, in consultation with the final author, based on chart review.