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. 2018 Apr 24;19:251. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-2643-2

Table 2.

Outcomes

Measurement variable Analysis metric Method of aggregation Time point
Primary
 Recovery MUAC ≥125 mm and no oedema Final value Proportion End of treatment
Secondary
 Coverage % of children eligible for treatment (MUAC <125 mm) who receive it Final value Proportion Mid-point of study
 Defaulter Child discharged as defaulter (3 missed visits) Final value Proportion End of treatment
 Died Child died during treatment Final value Proportion End of treatment
 Length of stay Days in treatment Duration of time Sum End of treatment
 Average daily weight gain g/kg/day Daily Mean End of treatment
 Average daily MUAC gain mm/day Daily Mean End of treatment