Real-world evidence: How pragmatic are randomized controlled trials labeled as pragmatic?
Abstract Introduction Pragmatic randomized controlled trials (RCTs) mimic usual clinical practice and they are critical to inform decision-making by patients, clinicians and policy-makers in real-world settings. Pragmatic RCTs assess effectiveness of available medicines, while explanatory RCTs asses...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-018-1038-2 |