Peterson 1997.
| Methods | CBA unit of allocation: region unit of analysis: episodes of care power calculation: not done baseline measurement: done characteristics for studies using second site as control: not clear blinded assessment of primary outcome: done protection against contamination: done reliable primary outcome measure: done follow up of professionals: done analysis appropriate: no | |
| Participants | 250 general practitioners in 2 regions of Tasmania, Australia prescribing treating adult women for urinary tract infection | |
| Interventions | 1. Printed educational materials + academic detailing 2. Printed educational materials |
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| Outcomes | Professional practice:
Change in rate of prescribing recommended antibiotics Opinions of general practitioners regarding program |
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| Notes | Rational prescribing guidelines written in consultation with memeber of the Management Committee, Division of General Practice (Tasmania ‐ Southern region) and a clinical microbiologist emphasizing the recommendations of the Antibiotic Guidelines Sub‐Committee, Victorian Drug Usage Advisory Committee. | |
| Risk of bias | ||
| Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | D ‐ Not used |