Behavioral interventions to change physicians transfusion practices
A. Tinmouth, L. MacDougall, D. Fergusson, M. Amin, I.D., Graham, P.C. Hebert and Wilson K.Archives of Internal Medicine2005Vol. 165 No. 8pp. 845-852
The review evaluated the effectiveness of behavioural interventions to change transfusion practices of physicians. Included studies evaluated guidelines,audit with feedback or approval, the introduction of new transfusion forms or reminder forms, and group or individual education. The authors concluded that such interventions appeared appropriate in changing practice and reducing blood utilisation, although further studies are needed to determine the relative effectiveness of different types of interventions. The suitably cautious conclusion is appropriate and reflects limitations in the review process and included studies.
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