Abstract

Dissemination of research findings is likely to be a biased process, although the actual impact of such bias depends on specific circumstances. The prospective registration of clinical trials and the endorsement of reporting guidelines may reduce research dissemination bias in clinical research. In systematic reviews, measures can be taken to minimise the impact of dissemination bias by systematically searching for and including relevant studies that are difficult to access. Statistical methods can be useful for sensitivity analyses. Further research is needed to develop methods for qualitatively assessing the risk of publication bias in systematic reviews, and to evaluate the effect of prospective registration of studies, open access policy and improved publication guidelines.

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PsycINFOCINAHLMEDLINEPublication biasReporting biasMeta-analysisSystematic reviewMedicineFunnel plotEvidence-based medicineAlternative medicinePsychological interventionPsychiatryPathology

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Year
2010
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review
Volume
14
Issue
8
Pages
iii, ix-xi, 1
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981
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Fujian Song, Susan Parekh, Lee Hooper et al. (2010). Dissemination and publication of research findings: an updated review of related biases. Health Technology Assessment , 14 (8) , iii, ix-xi, 1. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta14080

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10.3310/hta14080