Schaffner 1983.
Methods | CBA unit of allocation: region unit of analysis: episode 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 | 372 physicians in 4 counties in Tennessee, USA treating patients of all ages with any community acquired infections | |
Interventions | 1. Printed educational materials 2. Academic detailing by pharmacist + printed educational materials 3. Academic detailing by physician counselor + printed educational materials 4. No intervention control |
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Outcomes | Professional practice:
Change in mean number of prescriptions for contraindicated antibiotics and oral cephalosporins Patient: None |
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Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | D ‐ Not used |