Does training family physicians in shared decision making promote optimal use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections?
The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to measure the feasibility of running a larger RCT to evaluate the impact of a continuing professional program in shared decision making on the best use of antibiotics in the context of acute respiratory infections. This paper describes the methodology for this research, and is useful for researchers and clinicians interested in designing and/or conducting a clustered RCT in the training of general practitioners in shared decision making.
