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Published in: Systematic Reviews 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Commentary

Debunking myths of protocol registration

Authors: Stephanie M Chang, Jean Slutsky

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Developing and registering protocols may seem like an added burden to systematic review investigators. This paper discusses benefits of protocol registration and debunks common misperceptions on the barriers of protocol registration. Protocol registration is easy to do, reduces duplication of effort and benefits the review team by preventing later confusion.
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Metadata
Title
Debunking myths of protocol registration
Authors
Stephanie M Chang
Jean Slutsky
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-1-4

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