Quality evaluation of Meta-analyses published on Chinese journals of geriatrics / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the reporting quality of Meta-analyses published on Chinese journals of geriatrics.Methods Papers of Meta-analyses on geriatrics published in nine major Chinese journals of geriatrics before November 21,2013 were retrieved,their basic information were abstracted and evaluated through system assessment and preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement.Statistical analyses were performed with the SPSS17.0 software.Results Among the 71 internalized papers,1 was from 《Geriatrics & Health Care》,1 from 《Practical Geriatrics》,10 from 《Chinese Journal of Geriatric Care》,45 from 《Chinese Journal of Gerontology》,3 from 《Chinese Journal of Multiple Organ Diseases in the Elderly》,1 from 《Chinese Journal of Geriatric Dentistry》,5 from 《Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases》,5 from 《Chinese Journal of Geriatrics》.55 papers (77.5％) were published in recent 3 years.The mean overall PRISMA score was(16.75±3.04)ranged from 4 to 24.The main influencing factor for the quality of Meta-analyses was the year of publication (adjusted β=-0.342,P=0.003).Conclusions The quantity and quality of Meta-analyses published on Chinese journals of geriatrics are increased and improved in recent years,but there are still some problems on the writing norms.We should promote PRISMA statement and standardize reporting format to improve the quality of Meta-analyses in the field of geriatric medicine.