Leow, N; Hussain, Z; Petrie, A; Donos, N; Needleman, I; (2016) Has the quality of reporting in Periodontology changed in 14 years? A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Periodontology , 43 (10) pp. 833-838. 10.1111/jcpe.12572.

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Abstract

Quality of reporting randomised controlled trials in periodontology has been poor. Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines and an extension for non-pharmacologic trials (CONSORT–NPE), were introduced to aid in improving this. Aims: Assess the quality of reporting in periodontology, changes over the last 14 years, and adherence to CONSORT–NPE. Methods: RCTs in humans, published in three periodontal journals, from 2013-2015 were included. Search was conducted through Medline, Embase and hand searching. Results: 173 full text articles included. Two reviewers screened for reporting quality (kappa=0.69, 95%CI 0.60-0.76). 84% of studies (n=145) described randomisation methods, 74% (n=128) highlighted examiner blinding, and 87% (n=151) accounted for patients at study conclusion. Patient and caregiver blinding was addressed in 50% (n=70) and 50% (n=27) of studies, respectively. 64% (n=110) described adequate allocation concealment. Compared with Montenegro et al. 2002, improvements seen in describing randomisation (2002,16.5%; 2016,84%), allocation concealment (2002,6.5%; 2016,64%), caregiver masking (2002,17%; 2015,50%). CONSORT-NPE; 62% (n=107) had detailed explanations of all treatments, 88% (n=152) lacked protocols for adherence of caregivers’ to an intervention. Only 17% (n=29) described caregivers’ expertise and case volume. Conclusions: Substantial improvements have occurred. Attention is required for statistical analysis of patient losses and masking. CONSORT-NPE aspects were poorly reported.

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