Evaluating Reporting Completeness in Oral Health Clinical Guidelines: A Meta-Research Study
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Key Points
Overall adherence to reporting guidelines was 48.7%, demonstrating significant gaps in compliance across various sections.
Clarity of Presentation and Scope and Purpose had the highest compliance rates of 83.6% and 74.0%, respectively, while Applicability had the lowest at 18.5%.
A total of 21 clinical practice guidelines were evaluated using the AGREE tool, revealing considerable variability in reporting quality.
Adherence was found to be significantly associated with journal quartile, with lower compliance observed in second and third quartile journals.
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Implication
Meta-research shows low adherence to reporting guidelines in oral health CPGs, indicating room for improvement.