Table 3.
Frequency of Different Types of Conflict of Interest Reported in the 12 Statements Reporting One or More Conflicts of Interest
| Type of conflict of interest | Frequency of appearance in statements (n) |
|---|---|
| Industry-related | |
| Authorship/editorship royalties | 4 |
| Research funding from industry | 4 |
| Served on industry advisory board | 4 |
| Consultancy for industry | 3 |
| Ownership of relevant commercial products, patents, or procedures | 3 |
| Speaking fees from industry | 3 |
| Employed by industry | 2 |
| Honoraria from industry | 2 |
| Industry equity holder | 2 |
| Travel or hospitality awards from industry | 2 |
| Other undefined payments from industry | 1 |
| Nonindustry-related | |
| Research funding from government | 4 |
| Research funding from foundations, charities, and/or NGOs | 2 |
| Consultancy for foundations, charities, and/or NGOs | 1 |
| Honoraria from foundations, charities, and/or NGOs | 1 |
Note: Because each of the 12 relevant conflict-of-interest statements may contain more than one type of conflict of interest, the frequency column sums to greater than 12. NGO = nongovernmental organization.