The use of clinical study reports to enhance the quality of systematic reviews: a survey of systematic review authors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical study reports (CSRs) are produced for marketing authorisation applications. They often contain considerably more information about, and data from, clinical trials than corresponding journal publications. Use of data from CSRs might help circumvent reporting bias, but many researchers appear to be unaware of their existence or potential value. Our survey aimed to gain insight into the level of familiarity, understanding and use of CSRs, and to raise awareness of their potential within the systematic review community. We also aimed to explore the potential barriers faced when obtaining and using CSRs in systematic reviews.

Methods

Online survey of systematic reviewers who (i) had requested or used CSRs, (ii) had considered but not used CSRs and (iii) had no

SUBMITTER: Hodkinson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6083614 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature