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- ConsistencyScore™
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- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Educational Visits Improve Metformin Prescribing for Type 2 Diabetes
Última actualización 5 de julio de 2026
Key finding
The use of metformin increased by 5.9% after the individual AD visit.
This study evaluated the impact of academic detailing and group visits on prescribing practices for Type 2 Diabetes, finding significant increases in metformin and insulin prescriptions.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of academic detailing and group visits on prescribing practices for Type 2 Diabetes, finding significant increases in metformin and insulin prescriptions.
Clinical relevance
Improving prescribing practices for Type 2 Diabetes is crucial for patient management and outcomes. The significant increases in medication prescriptions following targeted interventions suggest that educational strategies can effectively enhance clinical practice and patient care.
Keep in mind
The study's effectiveness remains unclear due to limited data on long-term outcomes. The sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. The control group did not receive any intervention, which may affect comparative results.
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Harald CL, Øyvind S, Roar D, Hege SB, Olav S. Impact of Academic Detailing and Group Visits on Prescribing for Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2024;39(16):3243-3252. doi:10.1007/s11606-024-09014-z
Efectos Principales
Metformin prescribing increased by 5.9% after the individual AD visit (p=0.006).
Insulin prescribing increased by 19.1% after the group meeting (p=0.001).
GLP-1 analogues prescribing increased by 32.2% after the group meeting.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Group Meeting, Individual Academic Detailing Visit and GLP-1, Insulin Prescribing, Metformin Prescribing, and 1 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Group Meeting
Primary outcomes
- GLP-1
- Insulin Prescribing
- Metformin Prescribing
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- Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics
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Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerTotal T2D Drugs Prescribing
Group Meeting → Total T2D Drugs Prescribing
Group Meeting → Total T2D Drugs Prescribing
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerInsulin Prescribing
Individual Academic Detailing Visit → Insulin Prescribing
Individual Academic Detailing Visit → Insulin Prescribing
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerMetformin Prescribing
Individual Academic Detailing Visit → Metformin Prescribing
Individual Academic Detailing Visit → Metformin Prescribing
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerTotal T2D Drugs Prescribing
Individual Academic Detailing Visit → Total T2D Drugs Prescribing
Individual Academic Detailing Visit → Total T2D Drugs Prescribing
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Metformin prescribing rose by 5.9% after individual visits.
- Insulin prescriptions increased by 19.1% following group meetings.
- GLP-1 analogue prescribing increased by 32.2% after group meetings.
A quién se aplica
- Adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
- Healthcare providers involved in diabetes management.
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- The study's findings may not apply to all healthcare settings.
- The impact of interventions on long-term patient outcomes is not fully assessed.
- Variability in provider engagement during interventions could influence results.
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- The study's effectiveness remains unclear due to limited data on long-term outcomes.
- The sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability.
- The control group did not receive any intervention, which may affect comparative results.
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This study contributes to evidence on Group Meeting and GLP-1, Group Meeting and Insulin Prescribing.
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- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Detailed evidenceGroup Meeting → Insulin Prescribing
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Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Does Group Meeting improve glp-1?
Emerging Evidence
Group Meeting appears to improve GLP-1.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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GLP-1
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Group Meeting improve insulin prescribing?
Emerging Evidence
Group Meeting appears to improve Insulin Prescribing.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Insulin Prescribing
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Group Meeting improve metformin prescribing?
Emerging Evidence
Group Meeting appears to improve Metformin Prescribing.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Metformin Prescribing
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Group Meeting improve total t2d drugs prescribing?
Emerging Evidence
Group Meeting appears to improve Total T2D Drugs Prescribing.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Total T2D Drugs Prescribing
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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