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. 2010 Jan 20;2010(1):CD006094. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006094.pub2

Jackson 2005.

Methods Type of targeted behaviour: decrease in test ordering (lumbar x‐rays) + referral + prescribing
Study design: ITS
Country: USA
Participants Setting: primary care
Over 10 million patient encounters; number of physicians not reported
Condition: acute LBP
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
Notes Justification for intervention type: not applicable because measuring impact of release of guidelines
Intervention fidelity: not reported