Understanding usual care in randomised controlled trials of complex interventions: A multi-method approach.

Emel YorganciCatherine J EvansHalle JohnsonStephen BarclayFliss E M Murtagh Deok Hee YiWei GaoAndrew PicklesJonathan Koffman

Published in: Palliative medicine (2020)

We provide a feasible approach to defining usual care that can be practically adopted in different settings. Understanding usual care enhances the reliability of tested complex interventions, and informs research and policy priorities.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
physical activity
public health
pain management
affordable care act
mental health
health insurance
chronic pain