Abstract
Statement of problem
Data on the level of evidence and the characteristics of studies published in peer-reviewed
prosthodontic journals are lacking.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics and level of evidence
(LOE) scores of studies published in 3 leading peer-reviewed prosthodontic journals.
Material and methods
Clinical studies published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD), the Journal
of Prosthodontics (JP), and the International Journal of Prosthodontics (IJP) in 2013
and 2020 were included in the analysis. Abstracts, letters to the editor, book reviews,
and animal and laboratory studies were excluded from the investigation. For each study,
design, type and LOE scores (Levels 1 to 5), publication year, impact factor (IF)
of the journals, geographic origins of the first and corresponding authors, and funding
status were recorded. Level 1 and Level 2 were defined as high evidence (HE), and
Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 were defined as low evidence (LE). Descriptive statistics
and logistic regression analysis were performed (α=.05).
Results
Among the 439 studies included in the analysis, the proportion of HE and LE studies
was 14.1% and 85.9%, respectively. According to univariate and multivariate analysis
results, year of publication (P=.010 and P=.029), geographic origin of the corresponding author (P<.001), and funding status (P<.001 and P=.002) were significantly associated with the LOE of a study. However, the journal
IF was not associated with LOE (P=.328).
Conclusions
Although the number of HE studies in 3 leading prosthodontic journals has increased
over time, the total number was still limited compared with LE studies. A further
improvement in the overall LOE of clinical studies in prosthodontics is needed.
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Published online: January 09, 2023
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