Causal language use in systematic reviews of observational studies is often inconsistent with intent: a systematic survey

Han, Mi-Ah; Leung, Gareth; Storman, Dawid; Xiao, Yingqi; Srivastava, Archita; Talukdar, Jhalok Ronjan; Dib, Regina El; Morassut, Rita E; Zeraatkar, Dena; Johnston, Bradley C.; Guyatt, Gordon

doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2022.04.023

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“…Last, researchers should use patient narratives and phenomenological approaches as tools to look beyond evidence such as symptoms and outcomes 71. Researchers should also specify their causal intent, when relevant, and use language consistent with that intent when reporting their studies 72. Consensus on a prioritised research agenda on conditions affecting the young person’s hip, underpinned by an evidence-based approach to research, applying a more inclusive lens to the notion of ‘evidence’ (and knowledge coproduction), is a strong foundation for higher research value and less research waste.…”

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“… 71 Researchers should also specify their causal intent, when relevant, and use language consistent with that intent when reporting their studies. 72 Consensus on a prioritised research agenda on conditions affecting the young person’s hip, underpinned by an evidence-based approach to research, applying a more inclusive lens to the notion of ‘evidence’ (and knowledge coproduction), is a strong foundation for higher research value and less research waste. However, an important step is effective dissemination and implementation of the prioritised research agenda.…”

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Oxford consensus on primary cam morphology and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: part 2—research priorities on conditions affecting the young person’s hip

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IntroductionPrimary cam morphology is highly prevalent in many athlete populations, causing debilitating hip osteoarthritis in some. Existing research is mired in confusion partly because stakeholders have not agreed on key primary cam morphology elements or a prioritised research agenda. We aimed to inform a more rigorous, inclusive and evidence-based approach to research on primary cam morphology and its natural history by working towards agreement on a set of research priorities for conditions affecting the young person’s hip.MethodsAn international expert panel—the Young Athlete’s Hip Research (YAHiR) Collaborative—rated research priority statements through an online two-round Delphi exercise and met online to explore areas of tension and dissent. Panellists ranked the prioritised research statements according to the Essential National Health Research (ENHR) ranking strategy. Reporting of results followed REPRISE (REporting guideline for PRIority SEtting of health).ResultsA diverse Delphi panel (n=65, Delphi rounds 1 and 2; three ENHR strategy surveys: n=49; n=44; n=42) from 18 countries representing six stakeholder groups, prioritised and ranked 18 of 38 research priority statements. The prioritised statements outlined seven research domains: (1) best practice physiotherapy, (2) rehabilitation progression and return to sport, (3) exercise intervention and load management, (4) primary cam morphology prognosis and aetiology, (5) femoroacetabular impingement syndrome prognosis and aetiology, (6) diagnostic criteria, and (7) screening. The panel recommended areas of tension and dissent for the research community to focus on immediately.ConclusionWhile informing more rigorous, inclusive and evidence-based research, this consensus is a roadmap for researchers, policy-makers and funders to implement research dedicated to reducing the cost and burden of hip disease related to primary cam morphology.

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Oxford consensus on primary cam morphology and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: part 2—research priorities on conditions affecting the young person’s hip

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“…The use of inappropriate causal language in systematic reviews of observational studies is explored in a methodological study by Ah Han et al. [ 7 ]. They note that irrespective of whether the intent of the review is to identify causation, the use of causal language is inconsistently applied and is also frequently inconsistent with intent.…”

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