| Predictors of the accuracy of quotation of references in peer-reviewed orthopaedic literature in relation to publications on the scaphoid. | |
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PMID: 22323700 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Using inaccurate quotations can propagate misleading information, which might affect the management of patients. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of quotation inaccuracy in the peer-reviewed orthopaedic literature related to the scaphoid. We randomly selected 100 papers from ten orthopaedic journals. All references were retrieved in full text when available or otherwise excluded. Two observers independently rated all quotations from the selected papers by comparing the claims made by the authors with the data and expressed opinions of the reference source. A statistical analysis determined which article-related factors were predictors of quotation inaccuracy. The mean total inaccuracy rate of the 3840 verified quotes was 7.6%. There was no correlation between the rate of inaccuracy and the impact factor of the journal. Multivariable analysis identified the journal and the type of study (clinical, biomechanical, methodological, case report or review) as important predictors of the total quotation inaccuracy rate. We concluded that inaccurate quotations in the peer-reviewed orthopaedic literature related to the scaphoid were common and slightly more so for certain journals and certain study types. Authors, reviewers and editorial staff play an important role in reducing this inaccuracy. |
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Authors:
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G A Buijze; A A Weening; R W Poolman; M Bhandari; D Ring |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Volume: 94 ISSN: 0301-620X ISO Abbreviation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-02-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375355 Medline TA: J Bone Joint Surg Br Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 276-80 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Yawkey Center, Suite 2100, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. |
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