Hillman et al., Rate of paediatric immunization: 1999 randomly assigned primary care sites serving children in a Medicaid HMO to one However, no significant differences were observed between of three groups: a feedback group (where physicians received either intervention group and the control group, for compliance USA written feedback about compliance scores), a feedback and incentive group scores (where physicians received feedback and a financial bonus when compliance criteria were met), and a control group. They evaluated compliance with paediatric preventive care guidelines through semi annual chart audits during the years RCT 18MONTHS RCT (3 arms); However, no significant differences were observed between 1993 to 1995; either intervention group and the control group, for 49 PC sites (19 FB_I; 15 FBO; 15 controls) immunization rates Christensen et al., RCT (2 arms); Dosage with CS Student Mean rate, 1.59 interventions per 100 Medicaid t-test 2000 February 1994 to September 1995 prescriptions (study pharmacies) vs. 0.67 (controls); _ 0.001 P 200 pharmacies (110 interventions; 90 control) Pharmacists practicing in 110 study (financial incentive) and 90 USA control community pharmacies. Study pharmacists documented an average of 1.59 CS interventions per 100 prescriptions over a 20-month period, significantly more than controls, who documented an average of 0.67 interventions (P < .05) per 100 prescriptions.
Hillman et al., 1999 USA RCT 18MONTHS RCT (3 arms); 1993 to 1995; 49 PC sites (19 FB_I; 15 FBO; 15 controls) Rate of paediatric immunization: randomly assigned primary care sites serving children in a Medicaid HMO to one of three groups: a feedback group (where physicians received written feedback about compliance scores), a feedback and incentive group (where physicians received feedback and a financial bonus when compliance criteria were met), and a control group. They evaluated compliance with paediatric preventive care guidelines through semi annual chart audits during the years However, no significant differences were observed between either intervention group and the control group, for compliance scores However, no significant differences were observed between either intervention group and the control group, for immunization rates Christensen et al., 2000 USA RCT (2 arms); February 1994 to September 1995 200 pharmacies (110 interventions; 90 control) Dosage with CS Student t-test Mean rate, 1.59 interventions per 100 Medicaid prescriptions (study pharmacies) vs. 0.67 (controls); P _ 0.001 Pharmacists practicing in 110 study (financial incentive) and 90 control community pharmacies. Study pharmacists documented an average of 1.59 CS interventions per 100 prescriptions over a 20-month period, significantly more than controls, who documented an average of 0.67 interventions (P < .05) per 100 prescriptions.