Journal of clinical epidemiology
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To determine the frequency of unpublished systematic reviews (SRs) and explore factors contributing to their occurrence. ⋯ Unpublished SRs do exist. Lack of time, funding, and organizational support were consistent reasons for not publishing SRs. Statistical significance of SR results was not reported as being a major barrier or reason for not publishing. Further research on unpublished SRs is warranted.