Reporting of Research
Reporting of Research
Are We in for Better Health Care by 2020?
Logical arguments support the view that complete, transparent, and objective reporting of research results avoids systematic error, misinformation, and unrealistic expectations. Evidence about publication bias (selective publication of research results on the basis of the obtained results), selective outcome reporting bias (reporting on outcomes research depending on the obtained results), increased demand for information by consumers, and ethical considerations supports these logical arguments. Should there be a requirement to publish or report all results? If so, who or what should require the results to be published? What protocols and standards exist for publication and reporting, and how can they help to address the problem? Is the problem solvable? We conclude by summarizing whether the current suggestions are real solutions.
Keywords: Strüngmann Forum Reports, reporting of clinical research, communication strategies, reporting bias, regulatory agencies, publication bias
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