• A televised, web-based randomised trial of an herbal remedy (valerian) for insomnia. 

      Oxman, Andrew David; Flottorp, Signe; Håvelsrud, Kari; Fretheim, Atle; Odgaard-Jensen, Jan; Austvoll-Dahlgren, Astrid; Carling, Cheryl; Pallesen, Ståle; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)
      BACKGROUND: This trial was conducted as part of a project that aims to enhance public understanding and use of research in decisions about healthcare by enabling viewers to participate in research and to follow the process, ...
    • Use of evidence in WHO recommendations. 

      Oxman, Andrew David; Lavis, John N; Fretheim, Atle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-06-02)
      BACKGROUND: WHO regulations, dating back to 1951, emphasise the role of expert opinion in the development of recommendations. However, the organisation's guidelines, approved in 2003, emphasise the use of systematic reviews ...