The stepped wedge cluster randomized design has received increasing attention in
pragmatic clinical trials and implementation science research. The key feature of the design …

This report presents the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) extension
for the stepped wedge cluster randomised trial (SW-CRT). The SW-CRT involves …

Background/Aims The stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial (SW-CRT), in which clusters
are randomized to a time at which they will transition to the intervention condition–rather …

The stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial (SW-CRT) involves the sequential transition of
clusters (such as hospitals, public health units or communities) from control to intervention …

Pharmacists have a societal duty of care. How to best provide that type of care requires
scientific study. Pharmacy practice is a scientific discipline that studies the different aspects …

A stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial (CRT) is a unidirectional crossover study in which
timings of treatment initiation for clusters are randomized. Because the timing of treatment …

A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial is a type of longitudinal cluster design that
sequentially switches clusters to intervention over time until all clusters are treated. While the …

Background Postoperative delirium is a common disorder in older adults that is associated
with higher morbidity and mortality, prolonged cognitive impairment, development of …

Background Stepped wedge cluster randomized trials enable rigorous evaluations of health
intervention programs in pragmatic settings. In the present study, we aimed to update …

This article reviews the essential ingredients and innovations in the design and analysis of
group-randomized trials. The methods literature for these trials has grown steadily since they …