Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7518593 | Journal of Clinical Epidemiology | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The methods and processes of randomization were usually described by recruiters, but often without clarity, which could lead to patient misunderstanding. The rationale for randomization was rarely mentioned. Recruiters should avoid problematic gambling metaphors and illusions of agency in their explanations and instead focus on clearer descriptions of the rationale and method of randomization to ensure patients are better informed about randomization and RCT participation.
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Authors
Marcus Jepson, Daisy Elliott, Carmel Conefrey, Julia Wade, Leila Rooshenas, Caroline Wilson, David Beard, Jane M. Blazeby, Alison Birtle, Alison Halliday, Rob Stein, Jenny L. Donovan,