Reporting of participant flow diagrams in published reports of randomized trials

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reporting of the flow of participants through each stage of a randomized trial is essential to assess the generalisability and validity of its results. We assessed the type and completeness of information reported in CONSORT (Consoli...

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Main Authors: Hopewell Sally, Hirst Allison, Collins Gary S, Mallett Sue, Yu Ly-Mee, Altman Douglas G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/253