Application of Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies (STROBE) Statement Guideline in Nursing Studies: Analytical Review

Abstract

Background: Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines were created to aid the author in ensuring a high-quality presentation of the conducted observational study. Objective: Applying the STROBE statement guideline checklist to evaluate the quality of nursing studies and observational reporting. Methods: Analytical review of literature based on previous studies and reviews derived from Scopus, PubMed, and Medline databases concerning STROBE statement guidelines. The data collection was conducted from December 2020 to April 2021. These studies were collected and filtered according to the specific criteria and used keywords such as STROBE, nursing studies, evidence-based nursing practice, cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional and observational studies, as well as articles from the National Library of Medicine. Results: Few papers have been published that demonstrate an appreciation of STROBE, but their descriptive features do not seem appropriate for nursing publications. In comparison to STROBE, relatively few papers mentioned primary sources or other information regarding the selection process for study participants and the observation time frame. Conclusion: Despite the widespread availability of reporting guidelines in both medical and nursing fields, many researchers do not follow them.