Bexell 1996.
Methods | RCT unit of allocation: general health centers unit of analysis: episodes of care power calculation: not done concealment of allocation: not clear follow up of professionals: not clear blinded assessment of primary outcomes: not clear baseline measurement: done reliable primary outcome measure: not clear protection against contamination: done analysis appropriate: no | |
Participants | Clinical officers in 16 primary healthcare clinics in Zambia treating patients with acute respiratory infections and diarrhea | |
Interventions | 1. Educational meetings 2. No intervention control |
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Outcomes | Professinal practice:
change in rate of prescribing antibiotics Patient: None |
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Notes | Content derived from Zambian Essential Drugs Program with support of Swedish International Development Authority | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |