Quality of abstracts of original research articles in CMAJ in 1989.
@article{Narine1991QualityOA,
title={Quality of abstracts of original research articles in CMAJ in 1989.},
author={L. Narine and D. Yee and T. Einarson and A. L. Ilersich},
journal={CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne},
year={1991},
volume={144 4},
pages={
449-53
}
}PURPOSE
To evaluate the quality of abstracts of original research articles.
DESIGN
Blind, criterion-based survey.
SAMPLE
Systematic sample of 33 abstracts of original research articles published in CMAJ in 1989.
MEASUREMENT
The quality of abstracts was measured against a checklist of evaluation criteria, which were divided into eight categories. A score for each abstract was obtained by dividing the number of criteria present by the number applicable. The overall mean score was also… CONTINUE READING
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