Key result
A guideline-based educational program did not significantly change evidence-based drug use for unstable angina management compared to control hospitals.
Why the study?
Does a guideline-based educational program improve the use of evidence-based practice in the hospital management of patients with unstable angina pectoris?
RCT (n=3,240)
Randomised
Yes
Does a guideline-based educational program improve the use of evidence-based practice in the hospital management of patients with unstable angina pectoris?
A guideline-based educational program led by local opinion leaders did not significantly change physician prescribing behavior or improve evidence-based management of unstable angina.
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Guideline-based education fails to improve drug use in unstable angina; challenges effectiveness of opinion leader programs for acute coronary care.
Heller et al. (2001) conducted an RCT in Unstable angina pectoris (UAP) (n=3,240). Guideline-based educational program vs. Control hospitals (no educational program) was evaluated on Use of evidence-based practice, identified by review of medical records. A guideline-based educational program did not significantly change evidence-based drug use for unstable angina management compared to control hospitals.
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