Randomised preference trial of medical versus surgical termination of pregnancy less than 14 weeks’ gestation (TOPS)

Autor: SC Robson, T Kelly, D Howel, M Deverill, J Hewison, MLS Lie, E Stamp, N Armstrong, CR May
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Health Technology Assessment, Vol 13, Iss 53 (2009)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1366-5278
2046-4924
DOI: 10.3310/hta13530
Popis: Objectives: To determine the acceptability, efficacy and costs of medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) compared with surgical termination of pregnancy (STOP) at less than 14 weeks’ gestation, and to understand women’s decision-making processes and experiences when accessing the termination service. Design: A partially randomised preference trial and economic evaluation with follow-up at 2 weeks and 3 months. Setting: The Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Participants: Women accepted for termination of pregnancy (TOP) under the relevant Acts of Parliament with pregnancies
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