Methodological reporting of randomized trials in five leading Chinese nursing journals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are not always well reported, especially in terms of their methodological descriptions. This study aimed to investigate the adherence of methodological reporting complying with CONSORT and explore associated trial level variables in the Chinese nursing care field.

Methods

In June 2012, we identified RCTs published in five leading Chinese nursing journals and included trials with details of randomized methods. The quality of methodological reporting was measured through the methods section of the CONSORT checklist and the overall CONSORT methodological items score was calculated and expressed as a percentage. Meanwhile, we hypothesized that some general and methodological characteristics were associated with reporting quality and

SUBMITTER: Shi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4240555 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature