A cluster randomised controlled trial of “Bookstart+”: a book gifting programme [PDF]
Journal of Children's Services, 2014 Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of a free book gifting programme, called “Bookstart+”, in improving family reading outcomes.Design/methodology/approach– Bookstart+ consists of a pack of books and reading materials provided to families at their two-year-old child's statutory health visit.
O'Hare, Liam, Connolly, Paul
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Preventing childhood obesity by reducing consumption of carbonated drinks: cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2004 Objective To determine if a school based educational programme aimed at reducing consumption of carbonated drinks can prevent excessive weight gain in children. Design Cluster randomised controlled trial.
Cavan, David A. +3 more
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Interdisciplinary COPD intervention in primary care: a cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
European Respiratory Journal, 2019 We evaluated the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary, primary care-based model of care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in 43 general practices in Australia. Adults with a history of smoking and/or COPD, aged ≥40 years with two or more clinic visits in the previous year were enrolled
Jenifer Liang +12 more
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Promoting Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Parents: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 We conducted a cluster randomised controlled trial of parents in 56 primary schools and community service centres (clusters) to evaluate the effectiveness of a single-session workshop on promoting more fruit and vegetable (FV) intake. A total of 803 parents were randomised to the FV intervention arm (16 clusters, n = 197), the more appreciation control
Yuying Sun +6 more
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Activities to support the implementation of complex interventions as part of routine care: a review of the quality of reporting in cluster randomised controlled trials [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: To review a sample of cluster randomised controlled trials and explore the quality of reporting of (1) enabling or support activities provided to the staff during the trial, (2) strategies used to monitor fidelity throughout the trial and (3 ...
Boutron +17 more
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Protocol for economic evaluation alongside the IMPLEMENT cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Implementation Science, 2008 The recent development and publication of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for acute low back pain (LBP) has resulted in evidence-based recommendations that, if implemented, have the potential to improve the quality and safety of care for acute LBP.
Mortimer, D +4 more
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Shared decision-making in antihypertensive therapy: a cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Family Practice, 2013 Hypertension is one of the key factors causing cardiovascular diseases. A substantial proportion of treated hypertensive patients do not reach recommended target blood pressure values. Shared decision making (SDM) is to enhance the active role of patients.
Tinsel, Iris +7 more
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BMC Health Services Research, 2005 Background Early interventions proved to be able to improve prognosis in acute stroke patients. Prompt identification of symptoms, organised timely and efficient transportation towards appropriate facilities, become essential part of effective treatment.
Lori Giuliano +4 more
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Improving trial recruitment through improved communication about patient and public involvement : an embedded cluster randomised recruitment trial [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Evidence is emerging that patient and public involvement in research (PPIR) may improve recruitment into randomised controlled trials, but the best methods to achieve improvement are unclear.
A Hughes-Morley +9 more
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“Risk Watch”: Cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating an injury prevention program [PDF]
Injury Prevention, 2007 Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based injury prevention program. Design: Cluster randomised controlled trial. Setting: 20 primary schools in Nottingham, UK. Participants: 459 children aged 7 to 10 years.
Denise, Kendrick +5 more
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