Checklist for Theoretical Report in Epidemiological Studies (CRT-EE)

Introduction: The theory is considered essential to research, however, its value is often underestimated in development and/or reporting in epidemiological studies. Objective: To present a document for the elaboration and explanation of an instrument for theoretical reporting in epidemiological studies. Methods: A theoretical model was developed, based on the theory of Meaningful Learning and literature review, to list dimensions and variables related to the quality of theoretical reporting. The review was carried out between July 2018 and August 2019, in the databases: Medline, SciELO, LILACS, SCOPUS and Web of Science. There were no restrictions related to the period of publications. The languages used were: Portuguese, English and Spanish. Results: A checklist of 15 points was developed, related to the title (1), abstract (1), introduction (4), methods (4), results (2), discussion (2) and conclusion (1) of the articles; and presents a column for marking the information requested in the article for each point. Explanations about each point of the instrument are presented, including examples, references to studies and justifications. Conclusion: This document provides guidance for improving theoretical reporting in epidemiological research and facilitates theoretical evaluation and interpretation of studies by reviewers, editors and readers

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• Systematic Reviews

  Open Access•Deborah J Cook, Cynthia D Mulrow et al.•Annals of Internal Medicine•1997

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• Dual coding theory

  Allan Paivio•Canadian Journal of Psychology/Revu…•1991

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• Amstar 2

  Open Access•Beverley J Shea, Barnaby C Reeves et al.•BMJ•2017

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• The Table 2 Fallacy

  Daniel Westreich, Sander Greenland•American Journal of Epidemiology•2013

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• The PRISMA Statement for Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Studies That Evaluate Health Care Interventions

  Open Access•Alessandro Liberati, Douglas G Altman et al.•Annals of Internal Medicine•2009

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• Robins-I

  Open Access•Jonathan Sterne, Jonathan AC Sterne et al.•BMJ•2016

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• RoB 2

  Open Access•Jonathan Sterne, Jelena Savović et al.•BMJ•2019

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• Understanding, Selecting, and Integrating a Theoretical Framework in Dissertation Research

  Cynthia Grant, Azadeh F Osanloo et al.•Administrative Issues Journal…•2014

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• Consort 2010 Explanation and Elaboration

  Open Access•David Moher, Sally Hopewell et al.•BMJ•2010

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• Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE)

  Open Access•Jan P Vandenbroucke, Erik Von Elm et al.•PLoS Medicine•2007

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• Revisão sistemática X revisão narrativa

  Open Access•Edna Terezinha Rother•Acta Paulista de Enfermagem•2007

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• Use of Theoretical Frameworks as a Pragmatic Guide for Mixed Methods Studies

  Open Access•Bronwynne C Evans, David W Coon et al.•Journal of Mixed Methods Research•2011

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• Uso de teorías y modelos en artículos de una revista latinoamericana de salud pública, 2000-2004

  Open Access•Gustavo Alonso Cabrera Arana•Revista de Saúde Pública•2007

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