| Methods |
Randomised controlled trial.
Allocation by independent researcher using computer generated random numbers, in blocks of 8.
Blinded outcomes assessment. |
| Participants |
3428 families with children aged <5 years, recruited from caseloads of 62 health visitors. |
| Interventions |
I: Structured, individualized 20‐minute safety consultation; free or discounted alarms; alarm installation for low income families.
C: Usual care. |
| Outcomes |
Medical record review; postal questionnaire to 1000 subjects per group at 12 & 24 months:
1) Medically attended injuries.
2) Injury hospitalization.
3) Final functioning alarms. |
| Notes |
No loss to follow‐up for injury outcomes. Response rates at 12 months: I=78%; C=76%.
Response rates at 24 months: I=82%; C=76%.
Fire‐related injury rates not reported. |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Low risk |
A ‐ Adequate |
