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[The structured summary: a tool for reader and author].

M L Comans, A J Overbeke

    Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
    |December 1, 1990
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    Structured abstracts in medical journals like AIM, BMJ, and NEJM are informative but sometimes lack patient details. NTvG abstracts are more detailed but longer, highlighting the need for comprehensive structured abstracts in medical literature.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Journal Publishing
    • Scientific Communication
    • Information Science

    Background:

    • Structured abstracts enhance clarity and conciseness in scientific publications.
    • Evaluating the information content of abstracts is crucial for effective dissemination of research findings.
    • Comparison of abstract quality across different high-impact medical journals is essential for setting publication standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine and compare the information content of structured abstracts in leading medical journals: Annals of Internal Medicine (AIM), British Medical Journal (BMJ), and New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
    • To assess the quality of abstracts published in Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde (NTvG) and compare them with international standards.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive study involving critical reading of original articles from AIM, BMJ, NEJM, and NTvG.

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  • Information content was assessed using criteria from the 'ad hoc working group for critical appraisal of the medical literature'.
  • Authors created structured abstracts for all read NTvG articles.

    • Main Results:

    • Structured abstracts in AIM, BMJ, and NEJM were clear and detailed, yet often omitted key sociodemographic patient data, selection methods, and statistical analyses.
    • NTvG abstracts frequently lacked essential information regarding study objectives, design, setting, patient demographics, and methods.
    • Structured abstracts in NTvG were longer, averaging 266 words compared to 164 words in the other journals.

    Conclusions:

    • Structured abstracts, despite being longer, offer more comprehensive information.
    • Authors of original articles in NTvG are encouraged to adopt structured abstract formats.
    • Editors and peer reviewers must ensure that structured abstracts include all essential information for readers.