Bias in dissemination of clinical research findings: structured OPEN framework of what, who and why, based on literature review and expert consensus

BMJ Open
Dirk BasslerOPEN Consortium

Abstract

The aim of this study is to review highly cited articles that focus on non-publication of studies, and to develop a consistent and comprehensive approach to defining (non-) dissemination of research findings. We performed a scoping review of definitions of the term 'publication bias' in highly cited publications. Ideas and experiences of a core group of authors were collected in a draft document, which was complemented by the findings from our literature search. The draft document including findings from the literature search was circulated to an international group of experts and revised until no additional ideas emerged and consensus was reached. We propose a new approach to the comprehensive conceptualisation of (non-) dissemination of research. Our 'What, Who and Why?' approach includes issues that need to be considered when disseminating research findings (What?), the different players who should assume responsibility during the various stages of conducting a clinical trial and disseminating clinical trial documents (Who?), and motivations that might lead the various players to disseminate findings selectively, thereby introducing bias in the dissemination process (Why?). Our comprehensive framework of (non-) dissemination...Continue Reading

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Aug 10, 2016·Journal of Clinical Epidemiology·Katharina Felicitas MuellerDirk Bassler
Jan 17, 2017·Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice·Hector Pardo-HernandezUNKNOWN OPEN Project Consortium
Feb 1, 2018·Implementation Science : IS·Andrew BoothUNKNOWN GRADE-CERQual Coordinating Team
Nov 23, 2019·European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·Giorgio Treglia, Luca Giovanella
Jan 26, 2018·Ear and Hearing·Harvey B AbramsJason A Galster
Aug 25, 2018·Annals of Internal Medicine·Agnes DechartresPhilippe Ravaud

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