Naslov
Authors arbitrarily used methodological approaches to analyze the quality of reporting in research reports: a meta-research study

Autori
Plenkovic, Mia ; Civljak, Marta ; Puljak, Livia

Izvornik
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (0895-4356) (2023); 1-10

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Checklists ; Methodology ; Publishing ; Research Design ; Research Report ; Validity

Sažetak
Objective Many authors used reporting checklists as an assessment tool to analyze the reporting quality of diverse types of evidence. We aimed to analyze methodological approaches used by researchers assessing reporting quality of evidence in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews and observational studies. Study design and setting We analyzed articles reporting quality assessment of evidence with PRISMA, CONSORT or STROBE checklists published up to 18 July 2021. We analyzed methods used for assessing reporting quality. Results Among 356 analyzed articles, 293 (88%) investigated a specific thematic field. The CONSORT checklist (N=225 ; 67%) was most often used, in its original, modified, partial form, or its extension. Numerical scores were given for adherence to checklist items in 252 articles (75%), of which 36 articles (11%) used various reporting quality thresholds. In 158 (47%) articles, predictors of adherence to reporting checklist were analyzed. The most studied factor associated with adherence to reporting checklist was the year of article publication (N=82 ; 52%). Conclusions The methodology used for assessing reporting quality of evidence varied considerably. The research community needs a consensus on a consistent methodology for assessing the quality of reporting.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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