Socioeconomic Status and Race Are Rarely Reported in Randomized Controlled Trials for Achilles Tendon Pathology in the Top 10 Orthopaedic Journals: A Systematic Review.

Grayson M Talaski Anthony N Baumann Natasha SalmenDeven P CurtisKempland C WalleyAlbert Thomas Anastasio Cesar De Cesar Netto

Published in: Foot & ankle orthopaedics (2024)

This review revealed a concerning underreporting of SES and race in Achilles tendon pathology RCTs. The reporting percentage remains low for both SES and race, indicating a need for comprehensive reporting practices in orthopaedic research. Understanding the impact of SES and race on treatment outcomes is critical for informed clinical decision making and ensuring equitable patient care. Future studies should prioritize the inclusion of these variables to enhance the generalizability and validity of RCT results.

Keyphrases

decision making
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
primary care
adverse drug
emergency department
drug induced