Trial participant representativeness compared to ordinary service users in a work rehabilitation setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Study representativeness is a major concern for generalizations from trials. The extent of the problem varies with study design and context. There is a strong emphasis on developing interventions to help people remain in the work force despite mental illness. We need to know if results from upcoming trials in this area are valid for those that later might receive the services.

Method

The AWaC trial was a multicenter RCT conducted at six different treatment centers (n = 1193). After the trial was over, the centers were upheld and run as ordinary services. At that time, we surveyed 80 ordinary service users with the same baseline questionnaire as used in the trial, and compared them with those who participated in the trial.

Results

There were a higher proport

SUBMITTER: Overland S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5935858 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature