Journal article
The Reporting Quality of Randomized Controlled Trial Abstracts in Plastic Surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: When evaluating randomized controlled trials (RCTs), clinicians will often refer to the abstract for an initial assessment of the results and to determine whether a full-text review is warranted.
OBJECTIVES: This project aims to assess the reporting quality of RCT abstracts published within the top 5 plastic surgery journals utilizing the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) for abstracts checklist.
Authors
Gallo L; Wakeham S; Dunn E; Avram R; Thoma A; Voineskos S
Journal
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Vol. 40, No. 3, pp. 335–341
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
February 17, 2020
DOI
10.1093/asj/sjz199
ISSN
1090-820X