Transparent reports of randomized trials occupy a central position in the delivery of evidence-based medicine;they can be used in systematic reviews and meta-analyses and,in turn,these reviews are often the starting p...Transparent reports of randomized trials occupy a central position in the delivery of evidence-based medicine;they can be used in systematic reviews and meta-analyses and,in turn,these reviews are often the starting point for appropriately developed practice guidance for clinicians.The most useful trial reports are those that are transparent,namely,the design and conduct is accurately and completely reported.Such reports enable readers to understand how the trial was conducted and therefore interpret the results.Reports that fail to meet this criterion are problematic for everybody — readers are left with an incomplete picture of what was done.As such,they are not able to judge the reliability and validity of the results and interpret them.Inadequate reporting is also problematic for those who participate in trials in the hope that their contributions will be of use to future patients;it diminishes this possibility.展开更多
文摘Transparent reports of randomized trials occupy a central position in the delivery of evidence-based medicine;they can be used in systematic reviews and meta-analyses and,in turn,these reviews are often the starting point for appropriately developed practice guidance for clinicians.The most useful trial reports are those that are transparent,namely,the design and conduct is accurately and completely reported.Such reports enable readers to understand how the trial was conducted and therefore interpret the results.Reports that fail to meet this criterion are problematic for everybody — readers are left with an incomplete picture of what was done.As such,they are not able to judge the reliability and validity of the results and interpret them.Inadequate reporting is also problematic for those who participate in trials in the hope that their contributions will be of use to future patients;it diminishes this possibility.
