Assessing the quality of reports about randomized controlled trials of scalp acupuncture combined with another treatment for stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study was designed to assess the quality of reporting on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of scalp acupuncture for the treatment of stroke.

Methods

The following 8 databases were systematically investigated from their inception to December 2015: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, National Institute of Informatics Scholarly and Academic Information Navigator, National Digital Science Library, Korean Traditional Knowledge Portal, and Korean Studies Information Service System. RCTs utilizing scalp acupuncture as an intervention for stroke were selected, and the quality of reports was assessed based on the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials 2010 statement (CONSORT) and Standards for Reporting Interventions in Con

SUBMITTER: You YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5588620 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature