Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To characterize the clinical research methods published in the Revista de Investigación Clínica for the past 20 years. DESIGN: Comparative study of methods used in the RIC articles published in 3-years periods representing three decades (1972-74, 1982-84, 1992-94). RESULTS: Out of 273 original papers, 218 (80%) were of clinical research. There was an increased percentage of longitudinal vs cross-sectional studies, with cohort and randomized clinical trials showing the largest increase. The total number of research manuscripts also increased. CONCLUSION: The clinical research methods of the papers in the RIC have shown an increased rate of designs with a higher scientific value.
| Translated title of the contribution | Methodologies of publications in the Revista de Investigación Clínica during the last 20 years |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 129-134 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Revista de investigación clínica; organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutrición |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine