Santoso 1996.
Methods | RCT unit of allocation: health districts unit of analysis: episodes of care power calculation: not done concealment of allocation: not clear follow up of professionals: not clear blinded assessment of outcome: not clear baseline measurement: not clear reliable primary outcome measure: not clear protection against contamination: done analysis appropriate: no | |
Participants | Physicians and para‐medical prescribers in 90 health centers in Indonesia treating patients under 5 years of age for gastroenteritis | |
Interventions | 1. Small group educational meetings + written educational materials 2. Large‐group educational meetings + written educational materials |
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Outcomes | Professional practice:
change in rate of prescribing antibiotics Patient: None |
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Notes | Data from focus group meetings included in content of meetings and educational materials | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |