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A pragmatic-explanatory continuum indicator summary (PRECIS): a tool to help trial designers

Authors :
Thorpe, Kevin E.
Zwarenstein, Merrick
Oxman, Andrew D.
Treweek, Shaun
Furberg, Curt D.
Altman, Douglas G.
Tunis, Sean
Bergel, Eduardo
Harvey, Ian
Magid, David J.
Chalkidou, Kalipso
Source :
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. May 12, 2009, Vol. 180 Issue 10, pE47, p11 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Randomized trials have traditionally been broadly categorized as either an effectiveness trial or an efficacy trial, although we prefer the terms "pragmatic" and "explanatory." Schwartz and Lellouch described these 2 [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08203946
Volume :
180
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.199588897