Publication bias in animal research presented at the 2008 Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To determine a direct measure of publication bias by determining subsequent full-paper publication (P) of studies reported in animal research abstracts presented at an international conference (A).

Methods

We selected 100 random (using a random-number generator) A from the 2008 Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference. Using a data collection form and study manual, we recorded methodology and result variables from A. We searched PubMed and EMBASE to June 2015, and DOAJ and Google Scholar to May 2017 to screen for subsequent P. Methodology and result variables were recorded from P to determine changes in reporting from A. Predictors of P were examined using Fisher's Exact Test.

Results

62% (95% CI 52-71%) of studies described in A were subsequently P aft

SUBMITTER: Conradi U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5501347 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature