The purpose of this assignment is to assess ability to appraise the general validity of a RCT, interpret basic study findings, and consider research for use in your local setting.

The purpose of this assignment is to assess ability to appraise the general validity of a RCT, interpret basic study findings, and consider research for use in your local setting.

Complete an appraisal of the study using the adapted JBI Rapid Appraisal for RCTs (please see attached).
Provide detailed explanations and rationale as prompted. (Do not merely state that a procedure ‘reduces bias’ or ‘adds bias’, but explain why this is the case.)