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Fig. 1

From: Implementation of a batched stepped wedge trial evaluating a quality improvement intervention for surgical teams to reduce anastomotic leak after right colectomy

Fig. 1

Incomplete stepped wedge study design timeline. Example timeline for a single phase or batch in the trial. The figure shows the incomplete dog-leg study design. Sequence randomisation takes place when clusters have enrolled and are ready to begin the study. This model is repeated multiple times with ‘time 0’ being reset for each new batch. Note: new patients are collected for 2 months in each data collection period with outcomes followed up to 30 days after

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