Journal article
Comparison of Review Articles Published in Peer-Reviewed and Throwaway Journals
Abstract
CONTEXT: To compare the quality, presentation, readability, and clinical relevance of review articles published in peer-reviewed and "throwaway" journals.
METHODS: We reviewed articles that focused on the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition published between January 1 and December 31, 1998, in the 5 leading peer-reviewed general medical journals and high-circulation throwaway journals. Reviewers independently assessed the methodologic …
Authors
Rochon PA; Bero LA; Bay AM; Gold JL; Dergal JM; Binns MA; Streiner DL; Gurwitz JH
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 287, No. 21, pp. 2853–2856
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
June 5, 2002
DOI
10.1001/jama.287.21.2853
ISSN
0098-7484