Gonzales 1999.
Methods | CBA unit of allocation: practice unit of analysis: practice power calculation: not done baseline measurement: done characteristics for studies using second site as control: not done blinded assessment of primary outcome: done protection against contamination: done reliable primary outcome measure: done follow up of professionals: done analysis appropriate: yes | |
Participants | 93 general practitioners and internists in 4 practices in Colorado, USA treating adult patients with acute bronchitis | |
Interventions | 1. Educational meetings + including audit and feedback + patient educational materials 2. Patient educational materials + including audit and feedback 3. No intervention control |
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Outcomes | Professional practice:
Change in rate of prescribing of oral antibiotics for acute bronchitis Patient: None |
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Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | D ‐ Not used |