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Reporting guidelines for main study types
| Study Types | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Randomised trials | CONSORT |
| Observational studies | STROBE |
| Systematic reviews | PRISMA |
| Case reports | CARE |
| Qualitative research | SRQR |
| Diagnostic/prognostic studies | STARD |
| Quality improvement studies | SQUIRE |
| Economic evaluations | CHEERS |
| Animal pre-clinical studies | ARRIVE |
| Study protocols | SPIRIT |
