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Reporting guidelines: doing better for readers
David Moher1,2
1Centre for Journalology, Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus, 501 Smyth Rd, Room L1288, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada. dmoher@ohri.ca.
BMC Medicine
|December 15, 2018
Summary
High-quality biomedical research is crucial for patient care. Despite numerous reporting guidelines, poor reporting persists, necessitating improved implementation and auditing for better accuracy and transparency.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical research and scientific publishing ethics.
Background:
- Editors have a responsibility to ensure high-quality research publication.
- Poor reporting in biomedical research negatively impacts patient care and scientific integrity.
- Reporting guidelines aim to enhance accuracy, clarity, and transparency in publications.
Discussion:
- Hundreds of reporting guidelines exist, with some journals endorsing or implementing them.
- Despite guideline availability, biomedical research reporting remains suboptimal.
- Challenges in implementing and adhering to reporting guidelines persist.
Key Insights:
- Electronic algorithms and integrated tools are being developed to aid guideline selection and editorial processes.
- Universities should evaluate the societal value of poorly reported research when considering faculty advancement.
- Journal auditing of published article quality can provide valuable feedback for improvement.
Outlook:
- Further integration of technological solutions for guideline adherence is anticipated.
- A shift towards valuing well-reported research in academic career progression is needed.
- Journal auditing could become a standard practice for enhancing publication quality.
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