Improving the reporting of pragmatic trials: an extension of the CONSORT statement.

BACKGROUND: The CONSORT statement is intended to improve reporting of randomised controlled trials and focuses on minimising the risk of bias (internal validity). The applicability of a trial's results (generalisability or external validity) is also important, particularly for pragmatic trials...

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Main Authors: Zwarenstein, M, Treweek, S, Gagnier, J, Altman, D, Tunis, S, Haynes, B, Oxman, A, Moher, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008