Schwarz 1993.
Methods | Non‐randomised controlled trial. | |
Participants | I: 5 contiguous census tracts [3004 households (51%) participated]. C: 4 bordering, contiguous census tracts (similar socio‐demographics, baseline injury rates). | |
Interventions | I: Free alarms installed; home safety inspection, education, modification; community education. C: No intervention. | |
Outcomes | Population injury surveillance 2 years before to 1 year after program; inspection of random sample of homes at 1‐year follow‐up: 1) Fire‐related injuries. 2) Final functioning alarms. | |
Notes | Unpublished data provided by investigators. Inspection response rate: I: 72%; C: 72%. | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | High risk | C ‐ Inadequate |