Impact of Clinical Trial Results on National Trends in α-Blocker Prescribing, 1996-2002
Open Access
- 7 January 2004
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 291 (1) , 54-62
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.291.1.54
Abstract
Clinical trial results and practice guidelines are seen as the foundation of evidence that should have primary influence over physician practice, including patterns of medication prescribing. Past analyses, however, indicate limited change in physician practice that have resulted from the publication of clinical trial findings.1-3 Analysis of results from randomized clinical trials of cardiovascular drug prescribing patterns has suggested that more incentives are needed to effect change.4 Highlighting such factors as relative risk reduction, numbers needed to treat, and increased quality of life may improve the impact on physician prescribing behavior.5,6Keywords
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