Quality of the Systematic Reviews in Cochrane Gynecological Cancer Group and Their Understudied RCTs.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Gynecological cancers are common neoplasms in clinical settings with a high impact on the economy of communities. The medical literature is an essential resource to guide clinical decision-making, and misconduct in researches undermines the credibility and integrity of research in general. We aimed to evaluate the quality of Cochrane gynecological cancers reviews and their understudies RCTS among the different biases dimensions.

Methods

This cross-sectional analytical study was performed on 118 systematic reviews published by the Cochrane gynecological cancers Group up to June 2021. The risk of bias was assessed in each Cochrane survey using the Joanna Bridges Institute (JBI) critical assessment tool consisting of 11 questions. The JBI checklist for systematic review

SUBMITTER: Hajebrahimi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9343491 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature