Journal article
Evaluation of “Spin” in the Abstracts of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Therapeutic Interventions Published in High-Impact Plastic Surgery Journals: A Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: "Spin" is a form of reporting bias where there is an misappropriated presentation of study results, often overstating efficacy or understating harms. Abstracts of systematic reviews in other clinical domains have been demonstrated to employ spin, which may lead to clinical recommendations that are not justified by the literature.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of spin strategies in abstracts …
Authors
Gallo L; Yuan M; Gallo M; Chin B; Huynh MNQ; McRae M; McRae M; Coroneos CJ; Thoma A; Voineskos SH
Journal
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Vol. 42, No. 11, pp. 1332–1342
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 13, 2022
DOI
10.1093/asj/sjac109
ISSN
1090-820X