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Infectious Diseases
Yuhuan Yin, Jiangxia Gao, Yiyin Zhang, Xiaoli Zhang, Jianying Ye, Juxia Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the reporting quality of randomized controlled trial (RCT) abstracts related to COVID-19 patients and identified factors influencing the quality. The overall reporting quality of the included RCT abstracts was suboptimal, and factors such as journal impact factor, international collaboration, and structured abstract format were associated with higher reporting scores.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Meilu Liu, Jianrong Chen, Qingni Wu, Weifeng Zhu, Xu Zhou
Summary: Reporting quality of bariatric surgery RCTs was evaluated in this study, with findings indicating a lack of adherence to NPT extension criteria and an improvement over time in CONSORT statement scores. Higher CONSORT scores were associated with publication in core clinical journals, protocol registration, and funding. No factors were found to be associated with NPT extension scores. Efforts are needed to improve reporting standards in bariatric surgery RCTs.
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Urology & Nephrology
Jacob Albersheim, Daniel W. Smith, Joseph J. Pariser, Philipp Dahm
Summary: The reporting quality of randomized controlled trials and animal studies on urethroplasty in reconstructive urological surgery literature is generally low, with inconsistent results and uncertain methodological quality.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Philipp Kapp, Laura Esmail, Lina Ghosn, Philippe Ravaud, Isabelle Boutron
Summary: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study compared the reporting characteristics of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) between preprints and peer-reviewed publications. The results showed that transparency, completeness, and consistency of reporting of COVID-19 clinical trials were insufficient in both preprints and peer-reviewed publications. There were no major improvements after the journal peer review process.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jules Gregory, Cesare Maino, Valerie Vilgrain, Maxime Ronot, Isabelle Boutron
Summary: The study assessed the completeness of reporting in abstracts of randomized controlled trials assessing interventional radiology for liver disease. It found that the reporting was incomplete and did not improve after the publication of the 2017 CONSORT update for nonpharmacologic treatments. Factors associated with better reporting included impact factor and endorsement of CONSORT with an implementation policy.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jun Du, Yundi Zhang, Yiting Dong, Jianchun Duan, Hua Bai, Jie Wang, Jiachen Xu, Zhijie Wang
Summary: The overall reporting quality of RCTs on immunotherapy in lung cancer was found to be unsatisfactory, with virtual selectivity and heterogeneity in reporting some key issues in these trials. This study aims to enlighten lung cancer researchers on immunotherapy focusing and remind editors and peer reviewers to strengthen their due diligence.
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Andrology
Kyu Shik Kim, Jae Hoon Chung, Hyung Joon Park, Woo Jong Shin, Bum Hyun Lee, Seung Wook Lee
Summary: The number of RCTs on varicocele increased from 1979 to 2017, and their quality improved over time with factors such as funding, IRB approval, and multicenter trials playing important roles. Most RCTs reported the use of surgical treatment for varicocele, with the quality of these surgical treatment RCTs improving over time despite limitations.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Guanran Zhang, Sirui Kuang, Xiaoli Zhang
Summary: This review evaluated the reporting quality of COVID-19 vaccine randomized controlled trials and found that the overall quality was very good, with no reports of serious adverse effects.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Halil Kilicoglu, Lan Jiang, Linh Hoang, Evan Mayo-Wilson, Christiaan H. Vinkers, Willem M. Otte
Summary: This study provides large-scale quantitative support for the hypothesis that RCT methodology reporting has improved over time. While there has been an increase in the reporting of some method information, there is still room for improvement. The differences in the proportion of items reported between disciplines are small.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Rachel E. Maranville, Andrea K. Popken, Reint Meursinge Reynders, Joao Brandao, Nicola Di Girolamo
Summary: The study evaluated the adherence of veterinary RCT abstracts to CONSORT recommendations, finding suboptimal reporting quality in general veterinary journals, indicating improvements are needed to ensure proper interpretation of research findings.
JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xuan Zhang, Wai Ching Lam, Fan Liu, Mengdan Li, Lin Zhang, Weifeng Xiong, Xiaohan Zhou, Ran Tian, Chongya Dong, Chen Yao, David Moher, Zhaoxiang Bian
Summary: This study evaluated the reporting quality of multicenter RCTs and found that although CONSORT has improved reporting quality, specific reporting for multicenter characteristics remains weak, highlighting the need for a CONSORT extension for multicenter trials.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Paula Fernandez-Pires, Daniel Prieto-Botella, Desiree Valera-Gran, Miriam Hurtado-Pomares, Cristina Espinosa-Sempere, Alicia Sanchez-Perez, Iris Juarez-Leal, Paula Peral-Gomez, Leticia Moreno-Campos, Eva-Maria Navarrete-Munoz
Summary: This study evaluated the reporting quality and characteristics of randomized controlled trial (RCT) abstracts published in the top five occupational therapy journals from 2008 to 2018. The findings showed that the reporting quality was moderate to low, indicating a risk of ineffective clinical decisions based on misinterpretation of findings. Journal editors should require authors to use the CONSORT-A checklist to improve reporting quality and transparency in abstracts.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuhuan Yin, Fugui Shi, Yiyin Zhang, Xiaoli Zhang, Jianying Ye, Juxia Zhang
Summary: The study evaluated the reporting quality of RCTs for COVID-19 patients, finding that the overall adherence score was influenced by journal impact factor and endorsement of the CONSORT statement. Despite numerous RCTs being published, the suboptimal reporting quality highlights the need for stricter adherence to CONSORT guidelines and improvement in detailed reporting.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Anuwat Pengput, Chuthamat Sucharit, Tanawin Nopsopon, Bunlue Sungthong, Krit Pongpirul
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the top 10 herbs prescribed in Thailand and published in Thai healthcare journals. The results showed that the quality of reporting of Thai herbal intervention RCTs published in Thai healthcare journals was suboptimal.
JOURNAL OF HERBAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Xuan Zhang, Lin Zhang, Weifeng Xiong, Xihong Wang, Xiaohan Zhou, Chen Zhao, Guihua Tian, Hongcai Shang, Taixiang Wu, Jiangxia Miao, Zhaoxiang Bian
Summary: This study assessed the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials of massage, and found that most massage RCTs were distributed in China with generally low reporting quality. Although there has been a slight improvement in the overall quality of articles in recent years, further improvements are needed, especially the development of a reporting guideline CONSORT extension for massage.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Melissa L. Rethlefsen, Shona Kirtley, Siw Waffenschmidt, Ana Patricia Ayala, David Moher, Matthew J. Page, Jonathan B. Koffel
Summary: This document presents the PRISMA-S checklist, which aims to address the issue of poor reporting in literature searches in systematic reviews and related review types. The checklist includes 16 reporting items and provides a tool for authors, editors, and peer reviewers to verify complete reporting of search methods.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Rose E. O'Dea, Malgorzata Lagisz, Michael D. Jennions, Julia Koricheva, Daniel W. A. Noble, Timothy H. Parker, Jessica Gurevitch, Matthew J. Page, Gavin Stewart, David Moher, Shinichi Nakagawa
Summary: Since the early 1990s, ecologists and evolutionary biologists have used meta-analytic methods to aggregate primary research and understand ecological and evolutionary phenomena. While meta-analyses can help resolve disputes and generate new questions, the quality of the publications depends on transparent and reproducible reporting by the authors. Improving reporting quality may require referencing guidelines and using structured methods.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Takahiko Sugihara, Yutaka Kawahito, Akio Morinobu, Yuko Kaneko, Yohei Seto, Toshihisa Kojima, Hiromu Ito, Masataka Kohno, Takeo Nakayama, Yasumori Sobue, Keiichiro Nishida, Isao Matsushita, Atsuko Murashima, Masaaki Mori, Eiichi Tanaka, Shintaro Hirata, Mitsumasa Kishimoto, Hisashi Yamanaka, Masayo Kojima, Masayoshi Harigai
Summary: This study aims to provide an evidence base for developing CPG for the management of rheumatoid arthritis in older adults, by conducting a systematic literature review and assessing the quality of evidence, yielding conclusions on the efficacy and safety of different drug treatments for older RA patients.
MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kimberly A. Mc Cord, Mahrukh Imran, Danielle B. Rice, Stephen J. McCall, Linda Kwakkenbos, Margaret Sampson, Ole Frobert, Chris Gale, Sinead M. Langan, David Moher, Clare Relton, Merrick Zwarenstein, Edmund Juszczak, Brett D. Thombs, Lars G. Hemkens
Summary: Reporting of RCTs using registries is often poor, particularly in terms of details on data linkage and quality. Better reporting is needed for appropriate interpretation of the results of these trials.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Melissa L. Rethlefsen, Sara Schroter, Lex M. Bouter, David Moher, Ana Patricia Ayala, Jamie J. Kirkham, Maurice P. Zeegers
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impact of adding librarians and information specialists as methodological peer reviewers on the quality of search reporting and risk of bias in systematic review searches. By inviting them as additional reviewers, it is hoped that the quality of systematic review search reporting will improve and the risk of bias will be reduced.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexandre Scanff, Florian Naudet, Ioana A. Cristea, David Moher, Dorothy V. M. Bishop, Clara Locher
Summary: Amid concerns about predatory journal growth and questionable editorial practices, researchers explored the use of the Percentage of Papers by the Most Prolific author and the Gini index as tools to identify journals that may show favoritism towards specific authors in article acceptance. Findings revealed a subset of journals where a few authors, often members of the editorial board, were responsible for a disproportionate number of publications. To enhance trust, journals should be transparent about their editorial and peer review practices.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hiromi Asada, Yoshimitsu Takahashi, Yuka Ono, Noriko Kishi, Yukinori Matsuo, Takashi Mizowaki, Takeo Nakayama
Summary: This study examined the emotional experiences of patients undergoing radiotherapy towards skin markings and found that many patients accepted them with resignation, while some felt uncomfortable. No factors were found to be significantly associated with the discomfort. Therefore, medical staff should strive to understand patients' emotional experiences and provide sufficient care and explanations.
PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Naoki Takashi, Michael J. McCarthy, Masako Ono-Kihara, Masahiro Kihara, Takeo Nakayama
Summary: This study found that the disagreement in perception of patient disability between patients and family caregivers is associated with the physical quality of life of patients but not caregivers.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Naoki Takashi, Patou Masika Musumari, Teeranee Techasrivichien, S. Pilar Suguimoto, Masako Ono-Kihara, Masahiro Kihara, Takeo Nakayama
Summary: This study investigates the experiences and unmet needs of male stroke patients, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals in post-discharge long-term rehabilitation. The study reveals that patients who do not achieve further physical recovery may lose motivation and sight of their goals, while caregivers may view them as lazy and feel frustrated. Both patients and caregivers have unmet needs in terms of communication with professionals and psychological and emotional care. Professionals, on the other hand, face time constraints and may focus primarily on physical function aspects for efficient service provision.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ayako Kohno, Maznah Dahlui, David Koh, Inge Dhamanti, Hanif Rahman, Takeo Nakayama
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to explore factors influencing healthcare-seeking behaviors and experiences of Muslims from Southeast Asian countries (Indonesia and Malaysia) living in Japan. Findings indicated that language barrier is one of the main challenges faced by Muslims in accessing healthcare services in Japan.
Article
Oncology
Atsuko Sakakibara, Takeo Nakayama, Hiroyuki Uchida, Youichi Odagiri, Yuri Ito, Toshiro Katayama, Yutaka Ueda, Toshihiro Higuchi, Koichi Terakawa, Kunihiko Matsui, Kikuko Miyazaki, Ikuo Konishi
Summary: Contrary to other developed countries, in Japan, recent years have seen increases in cervical cancer incidence and mortality among young people. However, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program, a key measure for avoiding cervical cancer, has been virtually suspended. This study aimed to determine the current status and future trends of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions in Japan. The findings revealed an increasing cervical disease burden among reproductive age females in Japan, and projections show that without effective implementation of HPV vaccine programs and screening, there will be further increases in cervical cancer incidence and mortality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shota Suzuki, Yoshitaka Nishikawa, Hiroshi Okada, Takeo Nakayama
Summary: An ecological study was conducted to evaluate the information-seeking behavior of pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan's 47 prefectures and its relation to infection rates and deaths within the community. The study found a positive correlation between the information-seeking behavior of pharmacists and the infection status within the community.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Naoko Ito, Hiroki Sugimori, Takeshi Odajima, Naohito Yoshimura, Shigeki Muto, Maki Hirao, Mika Ninohei, Takeo Nakayama
Summary: This study aimed to determine the characteristics and factors associated with individuals who refrained from having regular checkups due to the spread of COVID-19. A nationwide internet survey was conducted in Japan, and the analysis showed that older males were more likely to refrain from checkups, while males with higher incomes and consistent breakfast habits were more likely to receive checkups. Females with children under 18 were less likely to receive checkups, and both genders had different characteristic factors, indicating the need for separate strategies to encourage annual health checkups.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Azusa Kariya, Hiroshi Okada, Shota Suzuki, Satoshi Dote, Yoshitaka Nishikawa, Kazuo Araki, Yoshimitsu Takahashi, Takeo Nakayama
Summary: Public concern about OTC drug abuse is increasing rapidly. A study analyzed consumer-generated media (CGM) to explore the questions and concerns of people who potentially abuse OTC drugs. The study found that people who abuse OTC drugs have difficulty accessing information and use CGM as an anonymous means to obtain necessary information.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mahrukh Imran, Kimberly Mc Cord, Stephen J. McCall, Linda Kwakkenbos, Margaret Sampson, Ole Frobert, Chris Gale, Lars G. Hemkens, Sinead M. Langan, David Moher, Clare Relton, Merrick Zwarenstein, Edmund Juszczak, Brett D. Thombs
Summary: This study evaluated the reporting completeness and transparency in randomized controlled trials conducted using administrative data. The results indicated that the reporting of how administrative data are used in trials is often incomplete, and the adoption of CONSORT-ROUTINE criteria may improve reporting quality.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)