Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reporting observational studies

Abstract

Poor reporting of research hampers assessment and makes it less useful. An international group of methodologists, researchers, and journal editors sets out guidelines to improve reports of observational studies

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Observational studyStrengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiologyStatement (logic)MedicineEpidemiologyConsolidated Standards of Reporting TrialsComputer scienceMedical physicsData scienceFamily medicineMedical educationAlternative medicinePathologyPolitical science

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Year: 2007
Type: article
Volume: 335
Issue: 7624
Pages: 806-808
Citations: 8680
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                                    Erik von Elm, 
                                
                                    Douglas G. Altman, 
                                
                                    Matthias Egger
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2007). 
                            Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reporting observational studies. 
                            BMJ
                            , 335
                            (7624)
                            , 806-808.
                            https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39335.541782.ad
                        

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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39335.541782.ad