Journal of clinical epidemiology
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To present a structured approach for assessing stakeholder perceptions and implementing the approach in guideline development. ⋯ The FACE criteria propose a series of knowledge translation questions to guide the assessment of implementation for evidence-based guidelines. It is desirable for guideline developers to use a conceptual approach, such as FACE, to tailor implementation and inform end of guideline dissemination and knowledge translation activities.
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Comparing observed and expected distributions of categorical outcome variables in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has been previously used to assess publication integrity. We applied this technique to withdrawals from RCTs. ⋯ Comparing the observed and expected distribution of trial withdrawals may be a useful technique when considering publication integrity of a body of RCTs.