Breaking news: A world-first framework for assessing research integrity in clinical guidelines has been developed to address concerns in clinical trials.
- The number of scientific research article retractions in 2023 surpassed 10,000, highlighting concerns over research integrity.
- Monash University researchers developed the RIGID framework to assess research integrity in clinical guidelines, aiming to exclude untrustworthy research during evidence synthesis.
- The RIGID framework was successfully applied to the International Evidence-based Guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), identifying integrity concerns in 45% of assessed trials.
- The RIGID six-step approach involves review, exclusion of retracted studies, integrity assessment, discussion, author contact, and reassessment for inclusion.
- Professor Ben Mol led efforts to investigate fabricated data in research papers, revealing concerning trends in scientific fraud and calling for improved integrity practices in research.
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