Table 1 The general outline of NorthStar sections
This section contains the following | An outline of the section |
|---|---|
Introduction | One or two paragraphs introducing the topic |
Things to consider | Checklists; background information; protocol considerations (relating to writing the trial protocol); and practical considerations (relating to implementing the intervention) |
Illustrative examples | Examples taken from protocols or final reports of cluster RCTs of QI interventions. They show either different aspects of the topic or how different studies addressed the same aspect |
References | Journal articles or books referenced in the text |
Resources | Useful documents (accessible directly in NorthStar), links to websites, software, and recommended further reading (brief and sometimes annotated bibliography of key references) |