Systematic review of the Hawthorne effect: New concepts are needed to study research participation effects

McCambridge, Jim; Witton, John; R Elbourne, Diana

doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2013.08.015

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Systematic review of the Hawthorne effect: New concepts are needed to study research participation effects

Published in Journal of Clinical Epidemiology • Nov 22, 2013

Authors:

Jim McCambridge

John Witton

Diana R Elbourne

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to (1) elucidate whether the Hawthorne effect exists, (2) explore under what conditions, and (3) estimate the size of any such effect. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: This systematic review summarizes and evaluates the strength of available evidence on the Hawthorne effect. An ...

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Hawthorne effect

Observational study

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