Abstract
BackgroundReporting guidelines for different study designs are currently available to report studies with accuracy and transparency. There is a need to develop supplementary guideline items that are specific to areas within Pediatric Dentistry. This study aims to develop Reporting stAndards for research in PedIatric Dentistry (RAPID) guidelines using a pre-defined expert consensus-based Delphi process.MethodsThe development of the RAPID guidelines was based on the Guidance for Developers of Health Research Reporting Guidelines. Following a comprehensive search of the literature, the Executive Group identified ten themes in Pediatric Dentistry and compiled a draft checklist of items under each theme. The themes were categorized as: General, Oral Medicine, Pathology and Radiology, Children with Special Health Care Needs, Sedation and Hospital Dentistry, Behavior Guidance, Dental Caries, Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Pulp Therapy, Traumatology, and Interceptive Orthodontics. A RAPID Delphi Group (RDG) was formed comprising of 69 members from 15 countries across six continents. Items were scored using a 9-point rating Likert scale. Items achieving a score of seven and above, marked by at least 70% of RDG members were accepted into the RAPID checklist items. Weighted mean scores were calculated for each item. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05 and one-way ANOVA was used to calculate the difference in the weighted mean scores between the themes.ResultsThe final RAPID checklist comprised of 128 items that were finalized and approved by the RDG members in the online consensus meeting. The percentage for high scores (scores 7 to 9) ranged from 69.57 to 100% for individual items. The overall weighted mean score of the final items ranged from 7.51 to 8.28 (out of 9) and the difference was statistically significant between the themes (p < 0.05).ConclusionsThe RAPID statement provides guidance to researchers, authors, reviewers and editors, to ensure that all elements relevant to particular studies are adequately reported.
Highlights
Reporting guidelines for different study designs are currently available to report studies with accuracy and transparency
A reporting guideline is a simple list of information and a structured tool for investigators to use while drafting their manuscripts [6]
The research in PedIatric Dentistry (RAPID) reporting guidelines are aimed at improving the quality of research reporting in Pediatric Dentistry and thereby benefit researchers, clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders involved in the care and well‐being of children
Summary
Reporting guidelines for different study designs are currently available to report studies with accuracy and transparency. This study aims to develop Reporting stAndards for research in PedIatric Dentistry (RAPID) guidelines using a pre-defined expert consensus-based Delphi process. EBP relies on judicious integration of good scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and individual patient needs and preferences [1]. Jayaraman et al BMC Oral Health (2021) 21:369 quality research manuscript should contain all the relevant details and vital information as it is an important source of knowledge in healthcare education and clinical research [2]. To enable decision making in clinical practice, the research has to be reported clearly, transparently, and provide sufficient information to the readers [3]. Guidelines have assisted researchers in developing and writing manuscripts by improving the overall completeness and transparency of the reports [7]
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