Table 3.
Mean scores for all eight assessment items of 888 manuscripts included, by treatment versus control
| Assessment item | Treatment: mean (SD) | Control: mean (SD) | Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originality/importance of science or clinical impact | 3.20 (0.99) | 3.12 (0.98) | 0.07 (–0.01 to 0.16) |
| Abstract accurately reflects all essential aspects of study | 3.24 (0.98) | 3.15 (1.00) | 0.10 (0.01 to 0.18) |
| Quality and validity of study methodology and design | 2.88 (1.01) | 2.80 (1.01) | 0.08 (–0.00 to 0.16) |
| Conclusions supported by results | 2.97 (1.06) | 2.88 (1.06) | 0.09 (–0.00 to 0.18) |
| Limitations are addressed | 2.84 (1.01) | 2.88 (1.03) | –0.04 (–0.12 to 0.05) |
| Composition is clear, organized, and complete | 3.33 (1.02) | 3.27 (1.02) | 0.06 (–0.02 to 0.15) |
| Presents and interprets results objectively and accurately | 3.19 (1.04) | 3.16 (0.98) | 0.02 (–0.07 to 0.11) |
| Overall desirability for publication in Annals* | 2.74 (1.13) | 2.70 (1.11) | 0.04 (–0.05 to 0.14) |
*
Primary outcome measure.