Table 3.
Proposed typology of management of conflicts of interest
| Standpoint | Suggested management | Number of studies recommending suggested management | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deny | Do Nothing | 4 | 15 |
| Increase Self-Regulation and/or Professional Standards | 11 | 42 | |
| Describe | Education on CoI | 5 | 19 |
| Improve Transparency | 21 | 81 | |
| Introduce Central Repository for industry Funding | 3 | 12 | |
| Standard CoI Policy Across Multiple Centres/Disciplines | 4 | 15 | |
| Diminish | Prevent/Limit Industry Interaction | 15 | 58 |
| Independent Non-Conflicted Group to Review CoI | 11 | 42 | |
| Sanctions for Those Who Breach Policy | 2 | 8 |