Not exact matches
We described
for each included study the methods used, if any, to blind
outcome assessors from knowledge of which intervention a woman received.
One of the
outcomes of the trial is a greater awareness of the challenge of assessment, not only
for the providers, but also the resource requirements of the government
assessors.
This
outcome was offset, however, by non-significant findings
for attention as rated by independent
assessors and teachers.
Efficacy (as a continuous
outcome), measured by the overall mean change scores on depressive symptom scales (self - rated or
assessor - rated),
for example, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS - R) 32 and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) 33 from baseline to endpoint.
In only one was an attempt made to measure and adjust
for the lack of blindness of
outcome assessors that often occurs in studies of psychosocial treatments.
Study quality was assessed
for allocation concealment, blinding of
outcome assessors, reporting of clinically important
outcomes, and follow up.
Global functioning was measured using the Health of the Nation
Outcome Scales
for Children and Adolescents (HoNOSCA), 33 a semi-structured interview, which was completed by the blinded research
assessor on the basis of accounts taken directly from the informant and parents or carers.