Does the CONSORT checklist improve the quality of reports of randomised controlled trials? A systematic review

Abstract

Journal adoption of CONSORT is associated with improved reporting of RCTs.

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Consolidated Standards of Reporting TrialsChecklistBlindingMedicineRelative riskCochrane LibraryMeta-analysisMEDLINEConfidence intervalRandomized controlled trialInternal medicinePsychology

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Year: 2006
Type: review
Volume: 185
Issue: 5
Pages: 263-267
Citations: 850
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                                    Amy C. Plint, 
                                
                                    David Moher, 
                                
                                    Andra Morrison
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2006). 
                            Does the CONSORT checklist improve the quality of reports of randomised controlled trials? A systematic review. 
                            The Medical Journal of Australia
                            , 185
                            (5)
                            , 263-267.
                            https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00557.x
                        

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DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00557.x