Gielen 2002.
Methods | Cluster randomised controlled trial. Allocation by project director using random numbers table. Blinding not specified. | |
Participants | 39 doctors in training (187 parents of children aged 0‐6 months). | |
Interventions | I: Offer to parents of home safety visit by community health worker for hazard assessment and safety education, and referral to safety center; 5 hours of special training for doctors in injury prevention counseling. C: Referral of parents to safety center; 5 hours of special training for doctors in injury prevention counseling. | |
Outcomes | Home inspection, interview after 12 months health surveillance visit: Final functioning alarms. | |
Notes | Loss to follow‐up: I: 34% of families; C: 35% of families. | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | High risk | C ‐ Inadequate |