A cross-sectional bibliometric study showed suboptimal journal endorsement rates of STROBE and its extensions

The STrengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement provides guidance on reporting observational studies. Many extensions have been created for specialized methods or fields. We determined endorsement prevalence and typology by journals in extension-related fi...

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Published in:Journal of clinical epidemiology 2019-03, Vol.107, p.42-50
Main Authors: Sharp, Melissa K., Tokalić, Ružica, Gómez, Guadalupe, Wager, Elizabeth, Altman, Douglas G., Hren, Darko
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Bibliometrics
Chi-square test
Cross-Sectional Studies
Editorial Policies
Editorials
Endorsements
Epidemiologic research design
Epidemiology
Guideline Adherence
Guidelines
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Impact factors
Information dissemination/methods
Literature reviews
National libraries
Observational studies
Observational Studies as Topic - methods
Observational Studies as Topic - standards
Otolaryngology
Reporting guidelines
Research design
Research Design - standards
Rheumatology
STROBE
Studies
Typology
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Summary:The STrengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement provides guidance on reporting observational studies. Many extensions have been created for specialized methods or fields. We determined endorsement prevalence and typology by journals in extension-related fields. A published protocol defined search strategies to identify journals publishing observational studies (2007–2017) across seven fields relating to STROBE extensions. We extracted text regarding STROBE, seven STROBE extensions, reporting guidelines Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, and transparent reporting documents/groups: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research (EQUATOR) networks. Relationships between endorsing STROBE, endorsing other guidelines, and journal impact factor were tested using chi square and Mann-Whitney tests. Of 257 unique journals, 12 (5%) required STROBE on submission, 22 (9%) suggested use, 12 (5%) recommended a “relevant guideline,” 72 (28%) mentioned it indirectly (via editorial policies or International Committee of Medical Journal Editors recommendations), and 139 (54%) did not mention STROBE. The relevant extension was required by 2 (
ISSN:0895-4356
1878-5921
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2018.11.006