Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the reporting and conduct characteristics of systematic reviews (SRs) published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors and compare reporting characteristics of Brazilian SRs with the rest of the world. METHODS: A search in PubMed was performed to ident...

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Main Authors: Rafael Sarkis-Onofre, Tatiana Pereira-Cenci, Rafaela Bassani, Matthew J. Page, Andrea C. Tricco, David Moher, Maximiliano Cenci, Gabriel Pereira
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Language:English
Published: Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www5.bahiana.edu.br/index.php/evidence/article/view/2506
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author Rafael Sarkis-Onofre
Tatiana Pereira-Cenci
Rafaela Bassani
Matthew J. Page
Andrea C. Tricco
David Moher
Maximiliano Cenci
Gabriel Pereira
author_facet Rafael Sarkis-Onofre
Tatiana Pereira-Cenci
Rafaela Bassani
Matthew J. Page
Andrea C. Tricco
David Moher
Maximiliano Cenci
Gabriel Pereira
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description OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the reporting and conduct characteristics of systematic reviews (SRs) published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors and compare reporting characteristics of Brazilian SRs with the rest of the world. METHODS: A search in PubMed was performed to identify SRs published in dentistry in 2017 assessing different aspects of oral heath irrespective of the design of included studies. From this dataset, a subgroup analysis was performed considering only SRs published by Brazilian corresponding authors. Study screening was performed by two researchers independently, while for data extraction, one of three reviewers extracted details related to reporting and conduct of SRs. The completeness of reporting of 24 characteristics, included in the PRISMA Statement of the SRs classified as treatment/therapeutic, was evaluated comparing Brazilian SR to SRs from all other countries. RESULTS: We included 117 SRs with Brazilian corresponding authors. The majority focused on dental treatments (39.3%), with oral surgery (n=19, 16.2%) as the most commonly published. Included SRs presented varying reporting/conduct characteristics. Items such as use of reporting guidelines and screening method used were well reported. However, most SRs did not assess the risk of publication bias and did not use the GRADE assessment. Four (of 24) reporting characteristics of Brazilian SRs compared to SRs from the rest of world were reported statistically significantly more frequently: mention of a SR protocol, trial registry searched, screening method reported, and assessment of risk of bias/quality of studies. CONCLUSION: Reporting and conduct characteristics of Brazilian SRs are highly variable. 
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spelling doaj.art-d42695d52be74aada5a3aef68cd068a22023-03-29T22:02:40ZengEscola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde PúblicaJournal of Evidence-Based Healthcare2675-021X2019-10-011210.17267/2675-021Xevidence.v1i2.2506Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authorsRafael Sarkis-Onofre0Tatiana Pereira-Cenci1Rafaela BassaniMatthew J. PageAndrea C. TriccoDavid MoherMaximiliano CenciGabriel PereiraGraduate Program in Dentistry – Meridional Faculty/IMED - Passo Fundo – BrazilGraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, 457 Gonçalves Chaves Street, Pelotas, BrazilOBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the reporting and conduct characteristics of systematic reviews (SRs) published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors and compare reporting characteristics of Brazilian SRs with the rest of the world. METHODS: A search in PubMed was performed to identify SRs published in dentistry in 2017 assessing different aspects of oral heath irrespective of the design of included studies. From this dataset, a subgroup analysis was performed considering only SRs published by Brazilian corresponding authors. Study screening was performed by two researchers independently, while for data extraction, one of three reviewers extracted details related to reporting and conduct of SRs. The completeness of reporting of 24 characteristics, included in the PRISMA Statement of the SRs classified as treatment/therapeutic, was evaluated comparing Brazilian SR to SRs from all other countries. RESULTS: We included 117 SRs with Brazilian corresponding authors. The majority focused on dental treatments (39.3%), with oral surgery (n=19, 16.2%) as the most commonly published. Included SRs presented varying reporting/conduct characteristics. Items such as use of reporting guidelines and screening method used were well reported. However, most SRs did not assess the risk of publication bias and did not use the GRADE assessment. Four (of 24) reporting characteristics of Brazilian SRs compared to SRs from the rest of world were reported statistically significantly more frequently: mention of a SR protocol, trial registry searched, screening method reported, and assessment of risk of bias/quality of studies. CONCLUSION: Reporting and conduct characteristics of Brazilian SRs are highly variable.  https://www5.bahiana.edu.br/index.php/evidence/article/view/2506Dentistry. Systematic review. Research report.
spellingShingle Rafael Sarkis-Onofre
Tatiana Pereira-Cenci
Rafaela Bassani
Matthew J. Page
Andrea C. Tricco
David Moher
Maximiliano Cenci
Gabriel Pereira
Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors
Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare
Dentistry. Systematic review. Research report.
title Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors
title_full Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors
title_fullStr Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors
title_short Characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by Brazilian corresponding authors
title_sort characteristics of systematic reviews published in dentistry by brazilian corresponding authors
topic Dentistry. Systematic review. Research report.
url https://www5.bahiana.edu.br/index.php/evidence/article/view/2506
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