A main purpose of the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) flow diagram is which of the following?
A) Track the progress of study participants
B) Present accurate statistical analyses
C) Compare and contrast current study findings
D) Summarize previous study findings
A
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Guidelines called the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials or CONSORT guidelines have been adopted by major medical and nursing journals to help readers track study participants. CONSORT flow charts, when available, should be scrutinized in interpreting study results. CONSORT guidelines do not address the study findings or analysis.
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