Number and percentage of favourable and provisional opinions
| May–November 2012 (baseline) | May–November 2013 (intervention period) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourable opinions | |||
| Ethics officer REC | 56/171 (32.7) | 63/192 (32.8) | 119/363 (32.8) |
| Comparator REC | 155/528 (29.4) | 133/551 (26.2) | 288/1079 (26.7) |
| Total | 211/699 (30.1) | 196/743 (26.4) | 407/1442 (28.2) |
| Provisional opinions | |||
| Ethics officer REC | 98/171 (57.3) | 110/192 (57.3) | 208/363 (57.3) |
| Comparator REC | 334/528 (63.3) | 378/551 (68.6) | 712/1079 (66.0) |
| Total | 432/699 (61.8) | 478/743 (65.7) | 920/1442 (63.8) |
REC, research ethics committee.