Evaluation of occupational health interventions using a randomized controlled trial: challenges and alternative research designs

Evaluation of occupational health interventions using a randomized controlled trial: challenges and alternative research designs

Occupational health researchers regularly conduct evaluative intervention research for which a randomized controlled trial (RCT) may not be the most appropriate design (eg, effects of policy measures, organizational interventions on work schedules). This article demonstrates the appropriateness of a...

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Main Authors:	Roosmarijn MC Schelvis, Karen M Oude Hengel, Alex Burdorf, Birgitte M Blatter, Jorien E Strijk, Allard J van der Beek
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2015-09-01
Series:	Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
Subjects:	rct propensity score stepped-wedge design regression discontinuity observational study design multiple baseline design interrupted time series difference-in-difference instrumental variable experimental study design research design evaluation randomized controlled trial effectiveness occupational health intervention
Online Access:	https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3505

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