McConnell 1982.
| Methods | RCT unit of allocation: provider unit of analysis: prescriptions power calculation: not done concealment of allocation: not clear follow up of professionals: done blinded assessment of outcome: done baseline measurement: not done reliable primary outcome measure: done protection against contamination: not clear analysis appropriate: no | |
| Participants | 33 physicians in New Mexico, USA treating patients of all ages for upper respiratory infection/streptococcal throat infection | |
| Interventions | 1. Academic detailing by physician 2. No intervention control |
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| Outcomes | Professional practice:
Change in rate of prescribing of tetracycline Patient: None |
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| Notes | ||
| Risk of bias | ||
| Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |