Harris 1984.
Methods | CCT unit of allocation: practices unit of analysis: episodes of care power calculation: not done concealment of allocation: not done follow up of professionals: not clear blinded assessment of primary outcome: done baseline measurement: done reliable primary outcome measure: done protection against contamination: done analysis appropriate: no | |
Participants | 59 general practitioners in 22 practices in Great Britain treating patients of all ages for community acquired infection | |
Interventions | 1. Educational meetings + audit and feedback + printed educational materials 2. No intervention control |
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Outcomes | Professional practice:
Change in rate of prescribing penicillin Patient: None |
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Notes | No specific prescribing recommendations were made. Feedback data and workshops facilitated discussion of physicians' prescribing in general | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | D ‐ Not used |