Table 4 Examples of the patterns that occur in the section headings of structured RCT abstracts of Group A.

Background, Method, Result Conclusion

16

Aim, Method, Result, Conclusion

14

Aim, Patient and Method, Result, Conclusion

8.5

Background, Aim, Method, Result, Conclusion

7.6

Background, Method and Results, Conclusion

6.6

Aim, Participants, Design, Measurements, Result Conclusion

< 1

Context, Design, Setting, Participants, Outcome Measures, Result, Conclusion

< 1

Aim, Design and Setting, Participants, Intervention, Measurements and Main Results, Conclusion

< 1