scholarly journals Qualitative Assessment and Reporting Quality of Intracranial Vessel Wall MR Imaging Studies: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.W. Song ◽  
S.C. Guiry ◽  
H. Shou ◽  
S. Wang ◽  
W.R. Witschey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Vessel Wall ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Intracranial Vessel

scholarly journals Reporting quality of diagnostic accuracy studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of investigations on adherence to STARD

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniël A Korevaar ◽  
W Annefloor van Enst ◽  
René Spijker ◽  
Patrick M M Bossuyt ◽  
Lotty Hooft
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Reporting Quality

scholarly journals Reporting quality of stepped wedge design randomized trials: a systematic review protocol

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 8 ◽  
pp. 261-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lehana Thabane ◽  
Alex Thabane ◽  
Brittany Dennis ◽  
Olga Gajic-Veljanoski ◽  
James Paul
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomized Trials ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Stepped Wedge ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Stepped Wedge Design ◽  
Review Protocol

The effectiveness of constraints-led training on skill development in interceptive sports: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew E Clark ◽  
Kayla McEwan ◽  
Candice J Christie
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Quality Assessments ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Sporting Performance ◽  
Training Protocol

There has been a recent increase in constraints-led training to assist the development of technical and cognitive skill in sports. While the benefits of constraints-led training appear obvious, the evidence for this type of training is not clear. Therefore, a systematic review of the literature was conducted to establish the effectiveness of this approach to training within interceptive sports. Four databases (Google Scholar, JURN, Mendeley and Science Direct) were searched for journal articles focused on skill acquisition within interceptive sports. A methodological and reporting quality assessment was done to determine the quality of each article. Eighteen articles were selected for review. The results of these two quality assessments revealed poor quality scores for the majority of the studies. However, 77.7% of the studies found a positive effect in skill acquisition following manipulation in training protocol; therefore, the implementation of the constraints-led approach within interceptive sport can be advocated. Key methodological structures were identified as well as aspects of methodology that should be avoided to ensure reliable results for future studies. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness of constraints-led training on interceptive sporting performance.

scholarly journals Study reporting quality among interventions to reduce antibiotic use is a barrier to evidence-informed policymaking on antimicrobial resistance: systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 1091-1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Rogers Van Katwyk ◽  
J M Grimshaw ◽  
M Nkangu ◽  
M Mendelson ◽  
M Taljaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
System Level ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Sufficient Detail ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Background Countries are currently seeking evidence-informed policy options to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). While rigorous evaluations of AMR interventions are the ideal, they are far from the current reality. Additionally, poor reporting and documentation of AMR interventions impede efforts to use evidence to inform future evaluations and policy interventions. Objectives To critically evaluate reporting quality gaps in AMR intervention research. Methods To evaluate the reporting quality of studies, we conducted a descriptive synthesis and comparative analysis of studies that were included in a recent systematic review of government policy interventions aiming to reduce human antimicrobial use. Reporting quality was assessed using the SQUIRE 2.0 checklist of 18 items for reporting system-level interventions to improve healthcare. Two reviewers independently applied the checklist to 66 studies identified in the systematic review. Results None of the studies included complete information on all 18 SQUIRE items (median score = 10, IQR = 8–11). Reporting quality varied across SQUIRE items, with 3% to 100% of studies reporting the recommended information for each SQUIRE item. Only 20% of studies reported the elements of the intervention in sufficient detail for replication and only 24% reported the mechanism through which the intervention was expected to work. Conclusions Gaps in the reporting of impact evaluations pose challenges for interpreting and replicating study results. Failure to improve reporting practice of policy evaluations is likely to impede efforts to tackle the growing health, social and economic threats posed by AMR.

Intracranial vessel wall MR imaging of an intradural vertebral artery dissection

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
pp. 108-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kofi-Buaku Atsina ◽  
Aaron Rothstein ◽  
Steven R. Messé ◽  
Jae W. Song
Keyword(s):  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Vertebral Artery ◽  
Vessel Wall ◽  
Vertebral Artery Dissection ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
Intracranial Vessel

Methodological and Reporting Quality of Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing Antibiotic Therapies: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony D Bai ◽  
Adam S Komorowski ◽  
Carson K L Lo ◽  
Pranav Tandon ◽  
Xena X Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Noninferiority Trials ◽  
Noninferiority Margin

Abstract Background Antibiotic noninferiority randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are used for approval of new antibiotics and making changes to antibiotic prescribing in clinical practice. We conducted a systematic review to assess the methodological and reporting quality of antibiotic noninferiority RCTs. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and the Food and Drug Administration drug database from inception until November 22, 2019, for noninferiority RCTs comparing different systemic antibiotic therapies. Comparisons between antibiotic types, doses, administration routes, or durations were included. Methodological and reporting quality indicators were based on the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials reporting guidelines. Two independent reviewers extracted the data. Results The systematic review included 227 studies. Of these, 135 (59.5%) studies were supported by pharmaceutical industry. Only 83 (36.6%) studies provided a justification for the noninferiority margin. Reporting of both intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) analyses were done in 165 (72.7%) studies. The conclusion was misleading in 34 (15.0%) studies. The studies funded by pharmaceutical industry were less likely to be stopped early because of logistical reasons (3.0% vs 19.1%; odds ratio [OR] = 0.13; 95% confidence interval [CI], .04–.37) and to show inconclusive results (11.1% vs 42.9%; OR = 0.17; 95% CI, .08–.33). The quality of studies decreased over time with respect to blinding, early stopping, reporting of ITT with PP analysis, and having misleading conclusions. Conclusions There is room for improvement in the methodology and reporting of antibiotic noninferiority trials. Quality can be improved across the entire spectrum from investigators, funding agencies, as well as during the peer-review process. There is room for improvement in the methodology and reporting of antibiotic noninferiority trials including justification of noninferiority margin, reporting of intention-to-treat analysis with per-protocol analysis, and having conclusions that are concordant with study results. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020165040.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Dog Population Management: A Systematic Review

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren M. Smith ◽  
Sabine Hartmann ◽  
Alexandru M. Munteanu ◽  
Paolo Dalla Villa ◽  
Rupert J. Quinnell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Fertility Control ◽  
Population Management ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Strength Of Evidence ◽  
Worldwide Population ◽  
Sample Size Calculations ◽  
Quality Study

The worldwide population of domestic dogs is estimated at approximately 700 million, with around 75% classified as “free-roaming”. Where free-roaming dogs exist in high densities, there are significant implications for public health, animal welfare, and wildlife. Approaches to manage dog populations include culling, fertility control, and sheltering. Understanding the effectiveness of each of these interventions is important in guiding future dog population management. We present the results of a systematic review of published studies investigating dog population management, to assess: (1) where and when studies were carried out; (2) what population management methods were used; and (3) what was the effect of the method. We evaluated the reporting quality of the published studies for strength of evidence assessment. The systematic review resulted in a corpus of 39 papers from 15 countries, reporting a wide disparity of approaches and measures of effect. We synthesised the management methods and reported effects. Fertility control was most investigated and had the greatest reported effect on dog population size. Reporting quality was low for power calculations (11%), sample size calculations (11%), and the use of control populations (17%). We provide recommendations for future studies to use common metrics and improve reporting quality, study design, and modelling approaches in order to allow better assessment of the true impact of dog population management.

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