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Abstract
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.
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Publication history
Accepted:
March 7,
2023
Received in revised form:
February 14,
2023
Received:
November 2,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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