Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN
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Clin J Am Soc Nephrol · Dec 2014
ReviewQuality of survey reporting in nephrology journals: a methodologic review.
Survey research is an important research method used to determine individuals' attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors; however, as with other research methods, inadequate reporting threatens the validity of results. This study aimed to describe the quality of reporting of surveys published between 2001 and 2011 in the field of nephrology. ⋯ The quality of survey reporting in nephrology journals remains suboptimal. In particular, reporting of the validity and reliability of the questionnaire must be improved. Guidelines to improve survey reporting and increase transparency are clearly needed.