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Table 2 Example of a discrete choice question with pair-wise choices

From: Protocol for the immediate delivery versus expectant care of women with preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes close to term (PPROMT) Trial [ISRCTN44485060]

 

Early planned birth

Wait for labour

Time in hospital prior to giving birth

No time

2 weeks

Likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth

X%

Y%

Time mother spends in hospital after giving birth

1 week

3 weeks

Time baby spends in neonatal intensive car

2 weeks

No time

Which would you choose? (Please circle one only)

Early planned birth or Wait for labour