PRISMA-Equity 2012 just published

Published in PLoS Medicine this PRISMA extension aims to improve the transparency and completeness of the reporting of systematic reviews that have a major focus on health equity. Developed using an inclusive and evidence-based process the guideline checklist includes an additional 20 items to the original PRISMA Statement addressing, amongst other things, particular methodological issues that are specific to the reporting of systematic reviews focusing on equity.

The PLoS Medicine Editors have written an editorial discussing these new reporting guidelines and endorsing their use.

Reference

Welch V, Petticrew M, Tugwell P, Moher D, O’Neill J, et al. (2012) PRISMA-Equity 2012 Extension: Reporting Guidelines for Systematic Reviews with a Focus on Health Equity. PLoS Med 9(10): e1001333. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001333

Editorial

The PLOS Medicine Editors (2012) Bringing Clarity to the Reporting of Health Equity. PLoS Med 9(10): e1001334. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001334.