Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the reporting quality of abstracts in systematic
reviews (SRs) related to implant dentistry and to assess the possible factors associated
with the reporting quality. Abstracts of SRs in the field of implant dentistry, published
in the last 5 years, were searched. The reporting quality was assessed and scored
using the PRISMA for Abstracts checklist (PRISMA-A). The overall PRISMA-A score (OPS)
and relative score (OPS%) per review were calculated according to adherence to the
criteria presented in the checklist. Multivariable linear regression was performed
to identify possible factors associated with reporting quality. Overall, 310 SRs were
eligible for this study. Based on the maximum PRISMA-A score (score of 12), the mean
OPS was 6.5 and OPS% was 54.2%. The items ‘title’, ‘objectives’, and ‘number of included
studies’ were those most frequently reported in the abstracts, while the items ‘registration’
and ‘funding’ were the least reported. According to multivariable linear regression,
the geographical origin of the articles was the only factor associated with better
quality of abstract reporting, with higher OPS for SRs from Europe when compared to
North America (coefficient 0.73; P = 0.049). The reporting quality of abstracts in SRs related to implant dentistry
is suboptimal and needs to be improved. Journals should encourage adherence to reporting
checklists in SRs.
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Publication history
Published online: October 08, 2022
Accepted:
September 26,
2022
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