Impact of the CONSORT Statement endorsement in the completeness of reporting of randomized clinical trials in restorative dentistry

Conclusion Although CONSORT endorsement has been linked with some improvement in the completeness of RCTs reports in the biomedical literature, this was not reflected in the present analysis confined to restorative dentistry. More innovative and involved approaches to enhancing reported may therefore be required. Clinical significance: Inadequate reporting of randomized controlled trials can produce important consequences for all stakeholders including waste of resources and implication on healthcare decisions. A broad understandment of the use of reporting guidelines is necessary to lead to better results.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research