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The effect of alternative graphical displays used to present the benefits of antibiotics for sore throat on decisions about whether to seek treatment: a randomized trial.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-08-25)BACKGROUND: We conducted an Internet-based randomized trial comparing four graphical displays of the benefits of antibiotics for people with sore throat who must decide whether to go to the doctor to seek treatment. Our ... -
The effect of alternative summary statistics for communicating risk reduction on decisions about taking statins: a randomized trial.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-08-25)BACKGROUND: While different ways of presenting treatment effects can affect health care decisions, little is known about which presentations best help people make decisions consistent with their own values. We compared six ... -
The effects of mandatory prescribing of thiazides for newly treated, uncomplicated hypertension: interrupted time-series analysis.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-07)BACKGROUND: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the effects of a new reimbursement rule for antihypertensive medication that made thiazides mandatory first-line drugs for newly treated, uncomplicated hypertension. The ... -
Patient adherence to tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review of qualitative research.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-07-24)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the global burden of disease and has received considerable attention in recent years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where it is closely associated ... -
Transparent development of the WHO rapid advice guidelines.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-05)Emerging health problems require rapid advice. We describe the development and pilot testing of a systematic, transparent approach used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop rapid advice guidelines in response ...