The level of qualification ranged from non-verifiable CPD to masters level, and the duration of courses also varied in accordance with the level of qualifications.
13 The duration of courses did not appear to significantly influence their reported effectiveness and the setting had little impact on the outcome.
However, aspects of courses such as the amount of course work to be completed and the limited time in which to undertake training (due to existing work commitments and the short duration of courses) were criticised.
The duration of course implementation was significantly higher amongst the pre-implementers versus the post-course implementers (Mann-Whitney U test p = 0.001).
Data were collected on numbers of patients prescribed corticosteroids, indications for use, choice of agent, doses and dosage changes, duration of course, incidence of adverse effects, method of stopping, use of guidelines, and processes for monitoring and review.
In previous studies of IUA, the various protocols of IUD therapy have been used in terms of the types of IUD, duration of course, and combination of hormones and other ancillary methods.
The summary of all TTT courses, which have been included in this systematic review is shown in Additional File 2, providing details of course objectives, target audience, teaching methods, duration of course, assessment methods and key outcomes.
These studies should provide an evidence based answer to the ideal IUD, the duration of course therapy, and the stage of adhesions in which IUD therapy will be most beneficial.
The IDEAS chart significantly outperformed the ICHNT chart in prescribers indicating the duration of course (26/28 vs 15/29; p<0.0001) and the indication of anti-infective use (28/28 vs 17/29; p<0.0001) (table 4).
Pharmacy records will be examined to confirm aminoglycoside exposure, including dose, duration, number of courses and blood level concentrations.
The duration of these courses can rang from an intensive semester course to a full year.
