Journal of dentistry
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Journal of dentistry · Mar 2017
Impact of the CONSORT Statement endorsement in the completeness of reporting of randomized clinical trials in restorative dentistry.
The aim of this study was to assess if journal endorsement of the CONSORT Statement is associated with improved completeness of reporting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in restorative dentistry. ⋯ Inadequate reporting of randomized controlled trials can produce important consequences for all stakeholders including waste of resources and implication on healthcare decisions. A broad understandment of the use of reporting guidelines is necessary to lead to better results.