Journal of clinical epidemiology
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Comparative Study
Many scenarios exist for selective inclusion and reporting of results in randomized trials and systematic reviews.
To collate and categorize the ways in which selective inclusion and reporting can occur in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews. ⋯ An extensive list of examples of selective inclusion and reporting was collated. Increasing trialists' and systematic reviewers' awareness of these examples may minimize their occurrence.
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Comparative Study
Development and pilot test of a process to identify research needs from a systematic review.
To ensure appropriate allocation of research funds, we need methods for identifying high-priority research needs. We developed and pilot tested a process to identify needs for primary clinical research using a systematic review in gestational diabetes mellitus. ⋯ We pilot tested an eight-step process to identify clinically important research needs. Before wider application of this process, it should be tested using systematic reviews of other diseases. Further evaluation should include assessment of the usefulness of the research needs generated using this process for primary researchers and funders.