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. 2005 Oct 19;2005(4):CD003539. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003539.pub2

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
Outcomes Professional practice: 
 Change in rate of prescribing recommended antibiotics
Opinions of general practitioners regarding program
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