Jackson 2005.
Methods | Type of targeted behaviour: decrease in test ordering (lumbar x‐rays) + referral + prescribing Study design: ITS Country: USA |
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Participants | Setting: primary care Over 10 million patient encounters; number of physicians not reported Condition: acute LBP |
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Interventions | Professional intervention (distribution of educational materials) | |
Outcomes | Professional practice: number of radiographs ordered for LBP; medication recommended (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, muscle relaxant, narcotic); physiotherapy referral Patient level: none |
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Notes | Justification for intervention type: not applicable because measuring impact of release of guidelines Intervention fidelity: not reported |