Assessing the reporting quality of influenza outbreaks in the community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-quality reporting of outbreak characteristics is fundamental to understand the behaviour of various strains of influenza virus and the impact of outbreak management strategies. However, few studies have systematically evaluated the quality of outbreak reporting.

Objectives

To conduct a systematic analysis and assessment for reporting quality of influenza outbreaks based on a modified version of the STROBE statement, and to examine characteristics associated with reporting quality.

Methods

A literature search was conducted across 3 online databases (PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE) for reports of influenza outbreaks (pandemic H1N1, avian, seasonal). The quality of reports meeting our eligibility criteria was assessed using the Modified STROBE criteria a

SUBMITTER: Lo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5705690 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature