A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Topical Intranasal Corticosteroids in 4- To11-Year-Old Children with Persistent Bilateral Otitis Media with Effusion in Primary Care
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Yes
3. Statement regarding conflict of interest?
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
7. Reference to the research question that is addressed?
Yes
8. Scope of the assessment specified?
Yes
9. Description of the assessed health technology?
Yes
How?
Context?
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Economic analysis provided?
Ethical implications considered?
Social implications considered?
Other perspectives (stakeholders, patients, consumers) considered?
What then?
13. Findings of the assessment discussed?
Yes
14. Conclusions from assessment clearly stated
Yes
15. Suggestions for further action?
Yes
Completed by:
Maria Oosterwijk, maria@soton.ac.uk