A novel approach to sharing all available information from funded health research: the NIHR Journals Library.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Relevant information on health research must be made publicly available in an accurate, timely and accessible manner if evidence is to inform practice and benefit patient care. Failure to publish research information represents a significant waste of research funds. However, recent studies have demonstrated that non-publication and selective or biased reporting remains a significant problem. The role of online publications in rectifying these issues by providing open access to study information is increasingly recognised.

Objective

This paper details a novel approach to publishing research information developed by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), a major funder of health research in the United Kingdom. The NIHR has enhanced its Journals Library (

SUBMITTER: Wright D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6069813 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature