Evidence for stratified conflicts of interest policies in research contexts: a methodological review.
S Scott GrahamMartha S KarnesJared T JensenNandini SharmaJoshua B BarbourZoltan P MajdikJustin F RousseauPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Substantial evidence demonstrates that industry funding and COI can bias biomedical research. Evidence-based policies are essential for mitigating the risks associated with COI. Although most policies stratify guidelines for managing COI, differentiating COIs based on the type of relationship or monetary value, this review shows that the available research has generally not been designed to assess the differential risks of COI types or magnitudes. Targeted research is necessary to establish an evidence base that can effectively inform policy to manage COI.