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Fig. 2 | BMC Medical Research Methodology

Fig. 2

From: Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) to identify optimal sequences of telemedicine interventions for improving initiation of insulin therapy: A simulation study

Fig. 2

The (a) SMART and (b) RCT design in comparison. Each intervention component (Nurse, App, App + Nurse) is for 6 weeks long. (a) Randomisation happens at baseline for stage 1 intervention and at week 6 for stage 2 intervention, given stage 1 treatment and response. The four AIs are embedded in the design as a result. (b) Randomisation happens at baseline only, so the four arms correspond to the four AIs

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