Abstract
Background: Data sharing aids in transparency, replicability, and lowers research waste, yet data sharing in otolaryngology is inadequate despite its major impact on patient health and healthcare costs. This study aimed to evaluate the use of data sharing statements in core otolaryngology journals to assess if this impacted data availability.
Methods: We performed a search of the public database MEDLINE to identify articles from eight core otolaryngology journals. Screening and data extraction were performed in a masked, duplicate fashion to limit error. General study characteristics and the presence and content of data sharing statements were recorded.
Results: 1180 articles were included. Of the included studies, 201(201/1180, 17.03%) contained a data sharing statement. Of these, 174 (174/201, 86.57%) had data made available and were eligible for theme assessment. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to evaluate trends and factors influencing data sharing practices.
Conclusion: The variability in data sharing among core otolaryngology journals impacts research transparency and clinical outcomes. Journal-specific policies and response rates reveal gaps in data sharing statements, emphasizing the need for clearer guidelines and improved data accessibility to enhance evidence-based practice.
Methods: We performed a search of the public database MEDLINE to identify articles from eight core otolaryngology journals. Screening and data extraction were performed in a masked, duplicate fashion to limit error. General study characteristics and the presence and content of data sharing statements were recorded.
Results: 1180 articles were included. Of the included studies, 201(201/1180, 17.03%) contained a data sharing statement. Of these, 174 (174/201, 86.57%) had data made available and were eligible for theme assessment. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to evaluate trends and factors influencing data sharing practices.
Conclusion: The variability in data sharing among core otolaryngology journals impacts research transparency and clinical outcomes. Journal-specific policies and response rates reveal gaps in data sharing statements, emphasizing the need for clearer guidelines and improved data accessibility to enhance evidence-based practice.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Event | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Week 2025 - Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, United States Duration: 10 Feb 2025 → 14 Feb 2025 https://medicine.okstate.edu/research/research_days.html |
Conference
| Conference | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Week 2025 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Tulsa |
| Period | 10/02/25 → 14/02/25 |
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Keywords
- laryngology
- dissemination
- otology
- otorhinolaryngology
- information