Open AccessStrengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology—Nutritional Epidemiology (STROBE-nut): An Extension of the STROBE Statement
Author(s) -
Carl Lachat,
Dana Hawwash,
Marga C. Ocké,
Christina Berg,
Elisabet Forsum,
Agneta Hörnell,
Christel Larsson,
Emily Sonestedt,
Elisabet Wirfält,
Agneta Åkesson,
Patrick Kolsteren,
Graham Byrnes,
Willem De Keyzer,
John Van Camp,
Janet Cade,
Nadia Slimani,
Myriam Cevallos,
Matthias Egger,
Inge Huybrechts
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
plos medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.847
H-Index - 228
eISSN - 1549-1676
pISSN - 1549-1277
DOI - 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002036
Subject(s) - strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology , observational study , epidemiology , checklist , medicine , nutritional epidemiology , medline , delphi method , environmental health , family medicine , psychology , pathology , biology , computer science , biochemistry , artificial intelligence , cognitive psychology
Background Concerns have been raised about the quality of reporting in nutritional epidemiology. Research reporting guidelines such as the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement can improve quality of reporting in observational studies. Herein, we propose recommendations for reporting nutritional epidemiology and dietary assessment research by extending the STROBE statement into Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology—Nutritional Epidemiology (STROBE-nut). Methods and Findings Recommendations for the reporting of nutritional epidemiology and dietary assessment research were developed following a systematic and consultative process, coordinated by a multidisciplinary group of 21 experts. Consensus on reporting guidelines was reached through a three-round Delphi consultation process with 53 external experts. In total, 24 recommendations for nutritional epidemiology were added to the STROBE checklist. Conclusion When used appropriately, reporting guidelines for nutritional epidemiology can contribute to improve reporting of observational studies with a focus on diet and health.