Should we embed randomized controlled trials within action research: arguing from a case study of telemonitoring.

CONCLUSIONS: It appears possible to enhance the utility of RCTs by explicitly embedding them in an AR framework to shape stronger RCT design. The AR process and characteristics may enable researchers to evaluate telehealth while enhancing rather than compromising the quality of an RCT, where research results are returned to practice as part of the research process. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, reference ACTRN12610000269033 . PMID: 27277940 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Rural Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: BMC Med Res Methodol Source Type: research