Table 3 Publication design of the included 102 articles
Publication Design | Number of publications |
|---|---|
Review literature | Â |
HTA report | 4 (4%) |
Systematic review | 6 (6%) |
Review article | 26 (25%) |
Expert statement/Newspaper article | 20 (20%) |
Opinion (parliamentary/scientific society etc.) | 5 (5%) |
Dissertation | 2 (2%) |
Editorial | 5 (5%) |
Commentary/letter | 8 (8%) |
Primary literature | Â |
Randomized controlled trial | 2 (2%) |
Prospective observational/cohort study | 4 (4%) |
Retrospective observational/cohort study | 7 (7%) |
Prospective longitudinal study | 4 (4%) |
Cross-sectional study | 2 (2%) |
Qualitative research study | 5 (5%) |
Case report | 2 (2%) |