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Quality of survey-based study reports in dentistry
Manuel Antonio Mattos-Vela1, Teresa Angélica Evaristo-Chiyong2, Kariem Siquero-Vera2
1Facultad de Odontología, Grupo de investigación SAETA, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Calle Germán Amézaga 375. Lima 1, Lima, Peru. mmattosv@unmsm.edu.pe.
BMC Oral Health
|May 23, 2023
Summary
Dental survey research quality is moderate, with significant issues in statistical reporting. Improving reporting standards for survey-based studies is crucial for reliable dental research.
Area of Science:
- Dental Research
- Health Sciences
- Survey Methodology
Background:
- Surveys are a prevalent research method across dental specialities.
- Assessing the quality of published survey-based dental research is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reporting quality of survey-based research in dentistry.
- To identify areas of strength and weakness in published dental surveys.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study analyzed 99 survey articles from 2015-2019.
- The modified SURGE guideline was used for quality assessment.
- Four high-impact dental journals were selected for analysis.
Main Results:
- Reporting quality was moderate overall.
- Well-reported items included study introduction, results alignment with objectives, and ethics review.
- Poorly reported areas included participant incentives, statistical analysis details, and nonrespondent characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Dental survey research demonstrates moderate reporting quality.
- Statistical analysis reporting requires substantial improvement.
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