- Framework of problems / Transparent
- Multiplicity of outcomes and lack of pre-specification for outcome reporting
- Registration of systematic reviews in PROSPERO: 30,000 records and counting
Ref ID | 511 |
First Author | M. J. Page |
Journal | SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS |
Year Of Publishing | 2018 |
URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5819709/pdf/13643_2018_Article_699.pdf |
Keywords |
Protocols Multiplicity Pre-specification General medical |
Problem(s) |
Multiplicity of outcomes and lack of pre-specification for outcome reporting |
Number of systematic reviews included | 150 |
Summary of Findings | There was a 10-fold increase in registrations between 2012 (63 systematic reviews per month) to 2017 (800 per month). No information about the primary outcome other than the domain (e.g. timing, effect measures) was pre-specified in 29% of records. |
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |