How to Create a CONSORT Flow Diagram in PowerPoint

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Are you tired of building CONSORT flow diagrams from scratch or struggling with clunky templates that you found on the web? In this video, you’ll learn a faster and easier way to create CONSORT flow diagrams for clinical studies using PowerPoint.
You’ll learn:
• What a CONSORT flow diagram is
• Why CONSORT diagrams are required for research transparency
• Step-by-step instructions for building and editing CONSORT diagrams in PowerPoint
• Practical tips to ensure your diagrams are clear, accurate, and publication-ready
You can also download a handy template to help you get started. Whether you’re preparing a manuscript, submitting to a journal, or supporting clinical research teams, these strategies will help you create high-quality diagrams with confidence.

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🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
My CONSORT flow diagram template: https://www.redwoodink.com/consort-te...
EQUATOR network: https://www.equator-network.org/
CONSORT guidelines: https://www.equator-network.org/repor...
EQUATOR CONSORT template: https://www.consort-spirit.org/

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⌚️TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - What is a CONSORT diagram
2:22 - Challenges with EQUATOR template
05:21 - Starting in PowerPoint
07:15 - Creating text boxes
12:28 - Aligning text boxes
15:06 - Adding arrows
19:58 - Making adjustments
22:40 - Saving as a picture
24:12 - Outro