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Table 3 Methodological quality of included studies

From: Interventions aimed at increasing research use in nursing: a systematic review

CBA Methodological Quality Assessment Results and Rating

First Author

Unit of Allocation

Unit of Analysis

Power Calculation

Baseline Measure

Characteristics of Control

Blinded Outcome Assessment

Protection Against Contamination

Reliable Outcomes Measure

Provider Follow

Patient Follow Up

Rating

Tsa i [27]

Provider

Provide r

NC

√

√

X

NC

X

√

n/a

Low

RCT Methodological Quality Assessment Results and Rating

First Author

Unit of Allocation

Unit of Analysis

Power Calculation

Baseline Measure

Allocation Concealment

Blinded Outcome Assessment

Protection Against Contamination

Reliable Outcomes Measure

Provider Follow Up

Patient Follow Up

Rating

Dufault [24]

Ward

Provider *

NC

X

NC

X

√

X

NC

n/a

Low

Hong [25]

Ward

Provider *

NC

√

√

X

√

X & NC

NC

n/a

Low

Tranme r [26]

Ward

Provider *

NC

X

NC

X

√

X

NC

n/a

Low

  1. √:Done
  2. X: Not Done
  3. NC: Not Clear
  4. * Unit of analysis error
  5. 4/8 or less – low quality
  6. 5/8–6/8 – medium quality
  7. 7/8 or higher – high quality