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Poor Description Of Non-Pharmacological Interventions: Analysis Of Consecutive Sample Of Randomised Trials, Tammy Hoffmann, Chrissy Erueti, Paul Glasziou
Poor Description Of Non-Pharmacological Interventions: Analysis Of Consecutive Sample Of Randomised Trials, Tammy Hoffmann, Chrissy Erueti, Paul Glasziou
Chrissy Erueti
Objectives: To evaluate the completeness of descriptions of non-pharmacological interventions in randomised trials, identify which elements are most frequently missing, and assess whether authors can provide missing details. Design: Analysis of consecutive sample of randomised trials of non-pharmacological interventions. Data sources and study selection: All reports of randomised trials of non-pharmacological interventions published in 2009 in six leading general medical journals; 133 trial reports, with 137 interventions, met the inclusion criteria. Data collection Using an eight item checklist, two raters assessed the primary full trial report, plus any reference materials, appendices, or websites. Questions about missing details were emailed to …
Perceptions Of Medical Students And Their Supervisors Of The Preparation Of Students For Clinical Placement In Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patricia Johnson, Patricia Green, Peter Jones, Heather James
Perceptions Of Medical Students And Their Supervisors Of The Preparation Of Students For Clinical Placement In Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patricia Johnson, Patricia Green, Peter Jones, Heather James
Patricia Johnson
Background: Research is limited regarding the adequacy of preparation of medical students for their placement in obstetrics and gynecology. The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions of a cohort of undergraduate medical students from an Australian university and their clinical supervisors of the on-campus preparation of students for their clinical rotation in obstetrics and gynecology. Methods: We used a descriptive exploratory qualitative research approach and purposive sampling to address the aim of the study. Ten undergraduate medical students and 4 of their supervisors participated in the study. Data were collected from focus group discussions, follow-up interviews, and …