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Do paediatric research presentations at local meetings get published?
P W K Chan1, M Z Norzila, A A Bilkis
1Department of Paediatrics, University Malaya Medical Center, 50603 Kuala Lumpur.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|May 8, 2003
Summary
Local research publication rates in Malaysia are low. University-affiliated institutions publish more research presentations than Ministry of Health hospitals, highlighting a need for increased publication encouragement.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Publication rates
- Health services research
Background:
- Accessibility of local clinical research is limited without publication.
- Research presentations at Malaysian medical conferences require evaluation for publication.
- Understanding publication trends is crucial for disseminating local scientific findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the publication rate of research presentations from major Malaysian medical societies in 1997-1998.
- To compare publication likelihood between university-affiliated and Ministry of Health institutions.
- To identify factors influencing research publication.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of research presentations from the Annual Malaysian Paediatric Association, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, and Academy of Medicine Malaysia conferences (1997-1998).
- Tracking of publication status for 110 research presentations.
- Statistical analysis, including odds ratios, to compare publication rates between institution types.
Main Results:
- Out of 110 research presentations, 105 (95.5%) were conducted in Malaysia.
- Only 37 (35.2%) of these presentations were subsequently published.
- University-affiliated institutions showed a significantly higher publication rate compared to Ministry of Health hospitals (OR 3.1, p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- The publication rate of local Malaysian research presentations is suboptimal.
- Institutional affiliation significantly impacts research publication, with universities demonstrating higher rates.
- Strategies are needed to encourage the publication of local research to improve clinical accessibility and knowledge dissemination.