Table 3 Frequencies of CONSORT for Non-Pharmacological Treatment statement items from customised overall quality of reporting checklist (N = 35)
From: Quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials in chiropractic using the CONSORT checklist
Item | Criterion | CONSORT Description | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1ext | Abstract | Does abstract include-description of the experimental treatment, comparator, care providers, centers, and blinding status | 11 | 31 |
3ext | Methods | When applicable, eligibility criteria for centers and those performing the interventions (at least one) | 13 | 37 |
4aext | Interventions | Description of the different components of the interventions and, when applicable, descriptions of the procedure for tailoring the interventions to individual participants | 29 | 83 |
4bext | Â | Details of how the interventions were standardised (if training was administered) | 11 | 31 |
4cext | Â | Details of how adherence of care providers with the protocol was assessed or enhanced | 1 | 3 |
8ext | Randomization | When applicable, how care providers were allocated to each trial group | 11 | 31 |
13ext | Flow Diagram | The number of care providers or centers performing the intervention in each group and the number of patients treated by each care provider or in each center | 3 | 9 |
New Item | Â | Details of the experimental treatment and comparator as they were implemented | 8 | 23 |
15ext | Baseline data | Description of care providers (case volume, qualification, expertise, etc.) and centers | 8 | 23 |