NDLI: Graphical displays for effective reporting of evidence quality tables in research syntheses

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Mignini, Luciano Champaneria, Rita Mishanina, Ekaterina Khan, Khalid S.
Abstract	Background When generating guidelines, quality of the evidence is tabulated to capture its several domains, often using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. We developed a graphic display to capture deficiencies, outliers and similarities across comparisons contained in GRADE tables. Methods Based on a systematic literature review capturing the effects of 32 different therapeutic comparisons on dysmenorrhoea, we synthesised evidence quality in tables and graphs. We evaluated time taken to accurately assess evident quality and preference for tables vs graphs. Results The plots provided visually striking displays of strengths and weaknesses of the evidence across the spectrum of comparisons on a single page. Equivalent tabulated information spread over 4 pages. Participants preferred and interpreted graphs quicker and more accurately than tables. Conclusions The graphic approach we developed makes interpreting evidence easier. Large tables are dry and cumbersome to read and assimilate. When guideline statements are accompanied by these plots, they have the scope for improving the credibility of the recommendations made, as the strength of the evidence used can be clearly seen. Further empirical research will establish the place for graphic displays.
Related Links	https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12978-016-0130-3.pdf
Ending Page	7
Page Count	7
Starting Page	1
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	17424755
DOI	10.1186/s12978-016-0130-3
Journal	Reproductive Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	13
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2016-03-09
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Reproductive Medicine Public Health Maternal and Child Health Grade Grade plots Guidelines Radar charts Systematic reviews GRADE plots allow easier Compared to tabulated results
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Medicine
Journal Impact Factor	3.6/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	4/2023

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