The EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network is holding a seminar and its third annual lecture prior to the 2011 Clinical Trials Methodology Conference in Bristol. Both events will be held in the Bristol Marriott City Centre hotel on October 3, 2011.
The EQUATOR seminar, 'Getting your trial published: CONSORT 2010 and other reporting guidelines' is aimed at both clinical and non-clinical professionals involved in planning, conducting and publishing randomised trials. It is expected to help increase chances of preparing a first class paper that provides a transparent and accurate account of the participant's study methods and findings.
The seminar will cover topics such as major problems in the reporting of randomised controlled trials (RCTs): from methodology issues to misleading writing style ('spin'); updated guidance for reporting randomised trials, the CONSORT 2010 Statement, and the available CONSORT extensions; latest ideas and guidance on data-sharing; other guidance relevant to trial reporting available at the EQUATOR Library for Health Research Reporting; and editors' views and practical tips regarding the expected quality of submitted trial manuscripts.
The EQUATOR Third Annual Lecture, 'Better reporting of better research = better healthcare: a patient plea,' scheduled for October 3, 2011, will be presented by Hazel Thornton Hon. DSc., Founding Chairman of the Consumers' Advisory Group for Clinical Trials. The lecture will offer a perspective that attempts to focus attention on the need for everyone - citizens included - to realise the importance of their part in the network of activity that drives improvement in the quality of healthcare. Effective and efficient inter-connectedness is seen to be vital to ensure that research findings are relevant, reliable and swiftly available.
The lecture is free to attend and no registration is required. For more details about both events and the seminar registration form please visit ttp://www.equator-network.org/courses-events/2011-annual-lecture--seminar
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