Randomized trials in top dermatological journals, 2009-13

Using Implementation Science to Optimize the Uptake of Evidence-Based Medicine into Dermatology Practice

“…Barriers to conducting implementation or deimplementation studies in dermatology include a lack of understanding of the utility and methods for conducting this type of research, the misconception that simply generating evidence is enough to change clinical practice, and the need for a more robust evidence-base within the field grounded in randomized controlled trials and comparative effectiveness studies that can better define the gap between evidence and current care (Romero-Pérez et al, 2016;Williams, 2014Williams, , 2013Williams and Dellavalle, 2012). Based on published literature and the coauthors' experiences in the research field, our goal in this article is to provide a broad overview of implementation science for dermatologists, review key methods and frameworks, and highlight resources and funding opportunities with the goal of paving the path for future implementation studies in dermatology.…”

Clinical trials in theBJD:howto publish,whatto publish andwhereto publish

“…This issue of the BJD includes a descriptive study of RCTs published in the top seven dermatological journals, including the BJD , between 2009 and 2013 . Only 325 out of 11 478 published articles (2·8%) were identified as RCTs.…”

“…Over‐representation of nonpharmacological studies (phototherapy, laser, surgical interventions), accounting for nearly 45% of reported interventions in top dermatological journals, may also be linked to a similar ‘scattering phenomenon’. Pharmacological studies are most likely to be submitted to nonspecialty journals, whereas many interventional procedures, except perhaps surgery, remain the preserve of dermatologists.…”

“…Last but not least, articles published in top dermatology journals originated from 45 countries . However, nearly 85% of them came from either the U.S.A. or Europe.…”