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The tool (which can be applied to both randomized and non-randomized studies) verifies study attributes that are possible sources of bias, including adequate generation of the allocation sequence, concealment of the allocation to the different conditions, preclusion of knowledge of the allocated interventions (blinding of assessors) and handling of incomplete outcome data.
By the end of the first 24 hours after surgery, 35/50 (70.0%) and 43/51 (84.3%) of the subjects in the epidural and IV groups respectively were receiving their allocated interventions.
Three studies allocated interventions to specific healthcare workers.
(3) Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately prevented during the study?
Although some patients did not receive their allocated interventions, these numbers were small.
(3) Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately presented during the study?
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In the no podiatry intervention group, 16 patients received the allocated intervention, 1 patient declined immediately following allocation and 1 patient withdrew.
Anesthesiologists prevented another four subjects from undergoing allocation and surgeons and anesthesiologists refused to use the allocated intervention (i.e., protocol violation) in six subjects.
The following domains were rated: a) the adequate generation of allocation sequence, b) the concealment of allocation to conditions, c) the prevention of knowledge of the allocated intervention (blinding of assessors) and d) the adequate addressment of incomplete outcome data.
After allocation, we could not blind treating clinicians or study participants to their allocated intervention.
This shows that outcomes of intervention studies are heavily biased by adherence to the allocated intervention.
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