Nelson, E. M., & Spieker, S. J. (2013). Intervention effects on morning and stimulated cortisol responses among toddlers in foster care. Infant Mental Health Journal, 34(3), 211-221.
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Study design characteristics contributing to rating
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors? | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | High |
Not established on race/ethnicity, SES, or baseline measures of the outcome(s) in the analyzed sample |
No |
Measure validity and reliability is not assessed for findings that receive a low evidence rating; all findings in this manuscript rate low |
Notes from the review of this manuscript
Information about sample sizes and outcome findings was obtained from correspondence with the author. Additional information describing the study setting and home visiting intervention was based on information reported in Spieker et al. (2012).