- Framework of problems / Transparent
- Multiplicity of outcomes and lack of pre-specification for outcome reporting
- Discrepancies in outcome reporting exist between protocols and published oral health Cochrane systematic reviews
| Ref ID | 576 |
| First Author | N. Pandis |
| Journal | PLOS ONE |
| Year Of Publishing | 2015 |
| URL | https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0137667 |
| Keywords |
• Multiplicity • Cochrane • Dentistry • Protocols • Pre-specification |
| Problem(s) |
• Undocumented or unjustified deviations to the review protocol • Multiplicity of outcomes and lack of pre-specification for outcome reporting |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 152 |
| Summary of Findings | 45.4% of reviews had at least one discrepancy regarding the final primary and secondary outcomes reported when compared to the protocol; these were reported in 14.5% reviews. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | N/A |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |