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Technical notes published in BJOMS over a 2-year period--should we be doing it differently?
1Maxillofacial Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|March 20, 2009
Summary
This review of British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery technical notes found limited feedback on their clinical value. Future publications should consider reviewer commentary and reader experiences to enhance practical application.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgical Techniques
- Medical Publications
Background:
- 44 technical notes published in BJOMS between 2007-2008 covered diverse surgical topics.
- Limited feedback exists on the practical value of these technical notes in daily oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the readability, illustration utility, cost, equipment needs, and frequency of use for BJOMS technical notes.
- To identify high-scoring techniques and suggest improvements for publishing technical notes.
Main Methods:
- A review of 44 technical notes from BJOMS (2007-2008).
- Scoring by a panel of 7 dental professionals (senior house officers, registrars, SAS grade, consultants).
- Assessment criteria included readability, illustrations, cost, equipment, and applicability.
Main Results:
- Six techniques received the highest average scores.
- The study highlights a need for improved feedback mechanisms regarding the clinical utility of published techniques.
Conclusions:
- Consideration should be given to enhancing the publication process for technical notes.
- Potential improvements include reviewer commentaries and encouraging reader feedback in 'letters to the editor'.
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