Preliminary evidence on the uptake, use and benefits of the CONSORT-PRO extension.

Rebecca Mercieca-BebberJulie RouetteMelanie CalvertMadeleine T KingLori McLeodPatricia HolchMichael J PalmerMichael Brundagenull null

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2017)

This study demonstrated improved PRO reporting associated with journal endorsement and author use of the CONSORT-PRO extension. Despite growing awareness, more work is needed to promote appropriate use of CONSORT-PRO to improve completeness of reporting; in particular, stronger journal endorsement of CONSORT-PRO.

Keyphrases

anti inflammatory
adverse drug