The evidence base for oral and maxillofacial surgery: 10-year analysis of two journals.

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg

7 Johnson Close, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1GJ, United Kingdom.

Published: January 2012

AI Article Synopsis

  • A total of 3294 articles were published between 1999 and 2009 in BJOMS and IJOMS, with the majority being observational or descriptive studies (36% and 31%, respectively).
  • Most articles were not randomized controlled trials (RCTs), with only 28 (2%) in BJOMS and 40 (3%) in IJOMS, indicating a low level of high-quality research in the field.
  • The findings suggest a need for increased focus on quality research in oral and maxillofacial surgery to better provide evidence-based interventions for patients.

Article Abstract

All articles published in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BJOMS) and the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IJOMS) between January 1999 and December 2009 were classified by study design and evaluated to find the evidence base in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Those in related specialties, and the impact factor of related dental journals were also compared. From a total of 3294 articles (1715 (52%) BJOMS; and 1579 (48%) IJOMS) most of the studies were observational or descriptive (36% BJOMS; and 31% IJOMS). Review articles constituted 5% in the British Journal and 6% in the International Journal. Analytical (non-controlled) studies made up 6% and 7% of the studies in the British Journal and the International Journal, respectively. There were 28 randomised controlled trials (RCT) (2%) in the British Journal and 40 (3%) in the International Journal. One meta-analysis was recorded in the International Journal, and one closed loop audit was recorded in the British Journal. Forty percent of the papers in both journals were non-clinical, scientific, or animal studies. The number of RCTs published in OMFS is low and is comparable with the related specialties of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) (1%) and plastic surgery (4%). Greater effort is required to carry out quality research if we are to provide the best possible evidence to patients for our interventions.

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