Quality in health care : QHC
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Can small group education and peer review improve care for patients with asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
To study the effectiveness of an intensive small group education and peer review programme aimed at implementing national guidelines on asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on care provision by general practitioners (GPs) and on patient outcomes. ⋯ Except for two aspects, intensive small group education and peer review in asthma and COPD care do not seem to be effective in changing relevant aspects of the provided care by GPs in accordance with guidelines, nor in changing patients' health status.