Educating prescribers is a key strategy to reduce inappropriate prescribing in selection, dose, type, timing, and duration. Academic detailing (AD) is a form of continuing medical education to educate prescribers. AD programs have been established in Canada, Australia, the United States, and other countries. Each program operates uniquely to reflect its local context and resources. It remains unclear how AD programs in universal health care systems differ from each other in their program components and experiences.
Barriers and facilitators influencing the management of academic detailing programs: A descriptive analysis of four programs
