Implementation of a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial to evaluate a hospital mobility program

Hastings, Susan N.; Stechuchak, Karen M.; Choate, Ashley; Mahanna, Elizabeth P.; Van Houtven, Courtney; Allen, Kelli D.; Wang, Virginia; Sperber, Nina; Zullig, Leah; Bosworth, Hayden B.; Coffman, Cynthia J.

doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04764-7

Implementation of a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial to evaluate a hospital mobility program

Background Stepped wedge cluster randomized trials (SW-CRT) are increasingly used to evaluate new clinical programs, yet there is limited guidance on practical aspects of applying this design. We report our early experiences conducting a SW-CRT to examine an inpatient mobility program (STRIDE) in…