Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE): explanation and elaboration.
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serval:BIB_734AA0CA7ACB
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Publications
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Title
Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE): explanation and elaboration.
Journal
International Journal of Surgery (london, England)
Working group(s)
STROBE Initiative
Contributor(s)
Altman DG., Blettner M., Boffetta P., Brenner H., Chêne£££Genevie've£££ G. , Cooper C., Davey-Smith G., von Elm E., Egger M., Gagnon F., Gøtzsche PC., Greenland P., Greenland S., Infante-Rivard C., Ioannidis J., James A., Jones G., Ledergerber B., Little J., May M., Moher D., Momen H., Morabia A., Morgenstern H., Mulrow CD., Paccaud F., Pocock SJ., Poole C., Rö ö sli M., Rothenbacher D., Rothman K., Sabin C., Sauerbrei W., Say L., Schlesselman JJ., Sterne J., Syddall H., Vandenbroucke JP., White I., Wieland S., Williams H., Zou GY.
ISSN
1743-9159 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1743-9159
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2014
Volume
12
Number
12
Pages
1500-1524
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, pdf : guideline
Abstract
Much medical research is observational. The reporting of observational studies is often of insufficient quality. Poor reporting hampers the assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a study and the generalisability of its results. Taking into account empirical evidence and theoretical considerations, a group of methodologists, researchers, and editors developed the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) recommendations to improve the quality of reporting of observational studies. The STROBE Statement consists of a checklist of 22 items, which relate to the title, abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion sections of articles. Eighteen items are common to cohort studies, case-control studies and cross-sectional studies and four are specific to each of the three study designs. The STROBE Statement provides guidance to authors about how to improve the reporting of observational studies and facilitates critical appraisal and interpretation of studies by reviewers, journal editors and readers. This explanatory and elaboration document is intended to enhance the use, understanding, and dissemination of the STROBE Statement. The meaning and rationale for each checklist item are presented. For each item, one or several published examples and, where possible, references to relevant empirical studies and methodological literature are provided. Examples of useful flow diagrams are also included. The STROBE Statement, this document, and the associated Web site (http://www.strobe-statement.org/) should be helpful resources to improve reporting of observational research.
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Web of science
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