AI Article Synopsis
- Researchers conducted a survey to understand why many authors don’t use the STROBE guidelines for reporting observational studies.
- They found that only 15% of the survey participants shared their thoughts, and discovered four main themes about how people view the guidelines.
- The study suggests that there should be better communication and support for researchers, especially those just starting out, to encourage them to use STROBE more.
Article Abstract
Background And Objective: The endorsement rates of The STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement are low and little is known about authors' opinions about this reporting guideline. We conducted an online survey with observational study authors on attitude toward and experiences with the STROBE Statement with the aim of understanding how to effectively implement STROBE.
Methods: A thematic analysis on the responses to an open-ended question was conducted using inductive coding. Two coders classified responses independently into themes using a codebook. The inter-rater agreement ranged from 87.7 to 99.9%.
Results: 15% (n = 150) of survey participants (n = 1,015) shared perceptions and insights on STROBE. We established four themes: 1) perceptions of the checklist, 2) academic confidence, 3) use in education and training, and 4) journal endorsement and use in peer review. Views were diverse and revealed multiple misunderstandings about the checklist's purpose and content, and lack of incentives for its use.
Conclusions: Better communication efforts are needed when disseminating STROBE and other reporting guidelines. These should focus on content, education for early career researchers, and encouragement of critical self-reflection on one's own work. In addition, results emphasized the need for better incentive and enforcement mechanisms.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.03.025 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Development and verification of prognostic nomogram for extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma based on the SEER database.
Heliyon
January 2025
Hunan Cancer Hospital, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410000, China.
Background: Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma (EES) is a rare tumor, and there is currently no predictive model for overall survival of EES patients. This study sought to use data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to develop a clinical predictive model that could be used to assess the prognosis of EES patients.
Methods: We selected and downloaded prognostic data on 356 patients diagnosed with extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma based on screening criteria, These patients were distributed between 2004 and 2015.
Impact of biologics on stoma creation and reversal in Crohn's disease: a retrospective analysis from 2007 to 2021.
Tech Coloproctol
January 2025
Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, No. 305 East Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China.
Background: Trends of stoma creation at index surgery for Crohn's disease (CD) in the biologics era has not been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to assess the impact of increasing biologics use on stoma rates at index surgery of CD, as well as identifying risk factors for the creation and nonreversal of CD-related stoma.
Methods: In this single-center retrospective analysis, consecutive CD patients who underwent index bowel surgery from 2007 to 2021 were reviewed.
Exploring Healthcare Students' Intention to Use Virtual Reality Simulations in China: A Cross-sectional Study Applying the Technology Acceptance Model.
Comput Inform Nurs
November 2024
Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan (Ms Yuan, Ms Fu, Ms Chen, Ms Zeng, Ms Liu, and Ms Hu); Phase I Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University (Ms Yang); and Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan (Ms Liu), China.
This study aims to investigate healthcare students' intention to use virtual reality simulations. By using the Technology Acceptance Model, the research delves into the factors influencing students' acceptance and adoption of virtual reality simulations. Following a cross-sectional design, this article adheres to the STROBE Statement guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Versus Cervical Corpectomy With Iliac Crest Graft and Fusion in Multilevel Degenerative Myelopathy: A Single Center Experience.
Clin Spine Surg
January 2025
Department of Neurosurgery, Misericordia International Clinic, Barranquilla.
Study Design: Cohort retrospective study.
Objective: We evaluated and compared the outcomes of anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (CDF) and anterior cervical corpectomy with iliac crest graft and fusion (CCF) in patients with ≥3 level degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM).
Background: Anterior and posterior approaches are widely employed in DCM when compressive elements predominate in the anterior or posterior spinal cord, respectively.
Analysis of Changes in Home- and Community-Based Service Utilisation Among Chinese Older Adults: A National Cohort Study.
J Adv Nurs
January 2025
Department of Health Services and Management, School of Medical Humanities and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Aim: To explore changes in home- and community-based service utilisation and its associated factors among Chinese older adults between 2016 and 2018.
Design: A national cohort study.
Methods: This study included 6924 older adults from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey 2016 and 2018 waves, examining the changes in service utilisation among four groups: continuous users, former users, new users and nonusers.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!