Differences in scientific collaboration and their effects on research influence: A quantitative analysis of nursing publications in Latin America (Scopus, 2005–2020)

Saldaña, Diana Marcela Achury; Castañeda-Rodriguez, Lidier Andres; Perianes‐Rodríguez, Antonio

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11047

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“…Nursing, as the evidence‐based (EB) practice model suggests, must rely its practice on the best available scientific evidence (Cullum, 1997; Melnyk, 2019; Pearson et al., 2006), including RCTs. The current state of scientific production in nursing has increased substantially worldwide (Achury‐Saldaña et al., 2022; Baldi et al., 2014; Hodgson et al., 2014; Kokol & Blažun Vošner, 2019; Munday et al., 2020; Pham et al., 2021). In Latin America, nursing research tends to rely on qualitative, cross‐sectional, or descriptive methodological designs – only a small proportion of studies are experimental – this may be due to the cost and resources needed for RCTs (Achury‐Saldaña et al., 2022; Cullum, 1997; Iribarren et al., 2018; Mendoza‐Parra et al., 2009).…”

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Randomized controlled trials in nursing conducted by Latin American research teams: A scoping review

Medina‐Aedo,

Segura‐Carrillo,

Torralba‐Martinez

et al. 2023

J of Nursing Scholarship

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IntroductioRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the cornerstone of systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis. RCT identification remains challenging because of limitations in their indexation in major databases and potential language bias. Scientific production in Latin American nursing is steadily increasing, but little is known about its design or main features. We aimed to identify the extent of evidence from RCTs in nursing conducted by Latin American research teams and evaluate their main characteristics, including potential risk of bias.DesignScoping review with risk of bias assessment.MethodsWe conducted a scoping review including a comprehensive electronic search in five relevant databases. We completed a descriptive data analysis and a risk of bias assessment of eligible studies using Cochrane's guidance.ResultsWe identified 1784 references of which 47 were RCTs published in 40 journals. Twenty (42.6%) RCTs were published in journals in English. Chronic diseases were the most common health conditions studied (29.7%). Fifteen (31.9%) RCTs had a high risk of bias. Thirty (75%) journals were included in the Journal Citation Report (JCR) catalog and 5 (16.7%) were journals classified under nursing category. Twenty‐one (52.5%) journals explicitly required CONSORT checklist recommendations for RCTs reporting.ConclusionPublication of RCTs in nursing by Latin American authors has increased. Most journals where RCTs are published are in English and not specific to nursing. Searches in journals of other disciplines may be necessary to facilitate identification of RCTs in nursing. CONSORT statements need to be actively promoted to facilitate rigorous methodology and reporting of RCTs.Clinical Relevance StatementThis study highlights the need for an increased research focus on RCTs in nursing in Latin America, and the importance of enhancing the reporting quality of these studies to support evidence‐based nursing practice.

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Randomized controlled trials in nursing conducted by Latin American research teams: A scoping review

Medina‐Aedo,

Segura‐Carrillo,

Torralba‐Martinez

et al. 2023

J of Nursing Scholarship

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International cooperation in radiology training: A multipronged approach

Aluja-Jaramillo,

Gutiérrez,

Previgliano

et al. 2024

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology

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International research collaboration in personalized medicine between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean

Gómez-Núñez,

Perianes-Rodríguez,

Sela

et al. 2024

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An analysis of research collaboration in personalized medicine between European and Latin American and Caribbean countries has been conducted in order to identify significant aspects allowing such collaboration. It aims to comprehend strategic issues for establishing research collaborations in personalized medicine between the two regions, as well as the structural factors that facilitate the collaboration. An exhaustive literature review of the subject was the basis for the development of a framework covering several factors that are significant at different stages of the collaboration process. The framework assisted in developing a questionnaire and defining relevant questions for a final survey, which was sent to more than 1,800 corresponding authors of publications resulting from collaborations between European and Latin American and Caribbean researchers. The results point out interesting issues like the profile of the collaboration partners, types of research collaboration, factors and motivations favouring the participation in collaborative research, ways to contact partners, funding sources and tools, main outputs or principal barriers to collaboration. Due to the lack of available information on research collaborations in the field of personalized medicine, this type of analysis is valuable to support science and research policy-making and to evaluate the various actions, initiatives and projects carried out in this scenario. Although our methodology and analysis focused on the field of personalized medicine, the results obtained could be helpful to better understand the reality of international scientific collaborations and support the design of collaborative funding programmes in other fields.

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Differences in scientific collaboration and their effects on research influence: A quantitative analysis of nursing publications in Latin America (Scopus, 2005–2020)

Cited by 4 publications

References 31 publications

Randomized controlled trials in nursing conducted by Latin American research teams: A scoping review

Randomized controlled trials in nursing conducted by Latin American research teams: A scoping review

International cooperation in radiology training: A multipronged approach

International research collaboration in personalized medicine between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean

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