Table 1 Design characteristics of clinical trials (Ideal Types)
Clinical effectiveness | Implementation | |
|---|---|---|
Unit studied | Patient | Provider (clinical unit/system) |
Intervention | “clinical” intervention (e.g., education, reminders, guidance) | “clinical” intervention (e.g., education, reminders, guidance) |
Outcomes | Health outcomes (e.g., medication adherence, missed appts, cost reduction) | Adoption/uptake of intervention |