The reporting quality of meta-epidemiological studies needs substantial improvement: a research on research study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meta-epidemiological research plays a vital role in providing empirical evidence needed to develop methodological manuals and tools, but the reporting quality has not been comprehensively assessed, and the influence of reporting guidelines remains unclear. The current study aims to evaluate the reporting quality of meta-epidemiological studies, assess the impact of reporting guidelines, and identify factors influencing reporting quality.

Methods

We searched PubMed and Embase for meta-epidemiological studies. The reporting quality of these studies was assessed for adherence to established reporting guidelines. Two researchers independently screened the studies and assessed the quality of the included studies. Time-series segmented linear regression was used to eval

SUBMITTER: Long Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438193 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature