Lagerlov 2000.
Methods | RCT unit of allocation: practice unit of analysis: practice power calculation: not done concealment of allocation: not clear follow up of professionals: not clear blinded assessment of outcome: done baseline measurement: done reliable primary outcome measure: done protection against contamination: done analysis appropriate: yes | |
Participants | 199 general practitioners in 32 groups in Norway treating patients with asthma and urinary tract infection | |
Interventions | 1. Educational meetings + audit and feedback + printed educational materials for asthma management 2. Same intervention for the management of urinary tract infection |
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Outcomes | Professional practice:
Change in rate of prescribing antibiotics for asthma Change in rate of prescribing short course antibiotics for urinary tract infections Patient: None |
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Notes | Used Norwegian national guidelines for the management of UTI and asthma | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |