4. Quality of RCT.
Scored items | Hsieh 2002 |
Randomisation performed | Yes, method not stated |
Allocation concealment | Unclear |
Blinding of care providers | Unclear |
Blinding of participants | No |
Blinding of outcome assessors | Yes |
Intention‐to‐treat analysis | Yes |
Completeness of follow‐up | None lost to follow‐up |