Bias | Authors' judgment | Description |
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Selection bias | Unlikely | Random assignment conducted by numbering participant applications and using a random number generator to assign to treatment or control. A researcher without connection to the study conducted the randomization |
Performance bias | Very likely | No discussion of researcher blinding in report |
Detection bias | Very likely | No discussion of assessor blinding in report |
Attrition bias | Uncertain | Attrition occurred following randomization with four participants exiting the control group before data collection. No attrition reported from the treatment group. Since control group participants exited before data collection, it is unclear whether there was attrition |
Reporting bias | Unlikely | Reporting complete for work status, supports intensity scale for behavioral and medical supports, and reported use of psychotropic medication |
Other bias | Likely | Treatment group participants were located at two hospitals in the same region with largely the same staff at each site. Authors noted possible bias as a result of geographic location and staff skill and training |