A literature review with an evaluation of existing evidence is often the first step in designing
a research project. This article provides a systematic framework and guide for clinicians …

Writing for Publication Why bother with writing? Page 1 1 Writing for Publication Dr Stephen J.
O’Connor, Editor: European Journal of Cancer Care, Member: International Academy of …

Background: Uncertainty about the applicability of controlled trial findings is an increasing
concern for clinicians and policy decision makers. This study aimed to determine whether …

ContextSelective reporting of outcomes within published studies based on the nature or
direction of their results has been widely suspected, but direct evidence of such bias is …

Background: The interpretation of the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has
traditionally emphasized statistical significance rather than clinical importance. Our aim was …

Structured summary 2 Provide a structured summary including, as applicable: background;
objectives; data sources; study eligibility criteria, participants, and interventions; study …

Objectives: To describe and summarise the reporting of “non-significant” results in
randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and to estimate how commonly trial reports make …

Background Multiple classifications have been developed that classify the medical literature
into different levels of evidence to facilitate the evaluation of study results and practice of …

You want to know if there is evidence to support a new intervention; however when it comes
to understanding statistical terms you may become increasingly apprehensive. This brief …