Evaluation of observational research reports published in Turkish nursing journals

Aim The aim of this literature‐based descriptive study was to examine the reporting of the observational research studies published in peer‐reviewed nursing journals in Turkey. Methods Eleven peer‐reviewed nursing journals printed on a regular basis in Turkey between 2007 and 2012 were selected. The...

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Published in:International nursing review 2015-09, Vol.62 (3), p.394-403
Main Authors: Karaçam, Z., Şen, E., Yildirim, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bibliometrics
Humans
Nursing
Nursing Research
Observational Studies as Topic - standards
Observational Study
Periodicals as Topic
Research Design
Research Report
Turkey
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Summary:Aim The aim of this literature‐based descriptive study was to examine the reporting of the observational research studies published in peer‐reviewed nursing journals in Turkey. Methods Eleven peer‐reviewed nursing journals printed on a regular basis in Turkey between 2007 and 2012 were selected. These journals were searched for observational research studies, and 502 studies were selected and examined by using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology Statement. Results Of the 502 studies, 495 were cross‐sectional, 3 were cohort, and 4 were case controlled. Summary and introduction and aim sections were sufficient in most of the studies. The methods sections of the reports were mostly not reported: 64.3% of the reports did not indicate eligibility/inclusion criteria; sampling method, 67.0%; possible sources of bias, 99.2%; ways to reach sample size, 92.6%. In the results section, the number of individuals participating in each stage of the studies (44.0%) and in other analyses made (39.2%) was not reported. In the discussion section, a main comment about research findings was partly made (97.4%), and limitations of the studies and possible sources of bias were not written in 99.0% of the studies. Conclusions This study clearly revealed that the observational research studies published in nursing journals in Turkey did not fulfil the important criteria and needed to be improved. Implications for nursing and health policy Information obtained from this study can contribute to improvement of the quality of reporting observational studies in nursing and thus using obtained findings in practice.
ISSN:0020-8132
1466-7657
DOI:10.1111/inr.12186