Do peer review models affect clinicians' trust in journals? A survey of junior doctors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this survey was to determine the level of awareness and understanding of peer review and peer review models amongst junior hospital doctors and whether this influences clinical decision-making.

Methods

A 30-question online anonymous survey was developed aimed at determining awareness of peer review models and the purpose of peer review, perceived trustworthiness of different peer review models and the role of peer review in clinical decision-making. It was sent to 800 trainee doctors in medical specialties on the University College London Partners trainee database.

Results

The response rate was (178/800) 22%. Most respondents were specialist registrars. Checking that research is conducted correctly (152/178, 85%) and the data interpreted correctl

SUBMITTER: Patel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5803626 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature