The international society for the study of the lumbar spine : Research trends over time and publication rates

摘要: STUDY DESIGN AND OBJECTIVES A retrospective review was conducted to assess trends in research selected for podium presentation at ISSLS. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Abstracts of past papers presented ISSLS provide quantified documentation as well insight into future directions. METHODS systematic abstracts performed. Graphical plots each category and aspects study quality were used identify any trends. Univariate multivariate logistical regression analyses factors related eventual publication. RESULTS total 43% focused on the disc, representing single largest area research. There is a linear trend over time toward increased selection basic science decreased clinical papers. Experimental design becoming more frequently selected. In 1978, 80% purely descriptive. By 2002, 42% descriptive, whereas 40% incorporated an experimental design. However, decade, there has been increase proportion randomized controlled trials among compared with or biomechanical 54% all recently went Independent that associated significantly (P < 0.05) higher publication rates included use blinded independent observers (84.6%), (68.4%), (62.3%), statistically positive result (61.8%). CONCLUSION Overall, type improved years regards greater The compare favorably other societies. Factors have identified should be considered