A Framework Is Required to Reduce Publication Bias The Academic Surgeon's View

摘要: Publication bias refers to the tendency of researchers, reviewers, and editors submit or accept manuscripts for publication based on direction strength study, leading a in selective studies with positive outcomes. The existence surgical literature has been well-documented. leads misleading conclusion metaanalysis clinical trials as negative are underrepresented. As result, inappropriate investigations treatments may be recommended patients. To reduce literature, framework measures directed at individual investigators, institutions, journals outlined this chapter. Compulsory registration all public registry online open access trials, irrespective results, particularly important bias.