What is the main goal of the EQUATOR Network?

The main goal of the EQUATOR Network is to promote transparency and improve the quality of published health research. This initiative focuses on ensuring that research is reported in a complete and accurate manner, which is crucial for enabling clinicians, policy-makers, and researchers to make informed decisions based on high-quality evidence. The EQUATOR Network achieves this by providing guidelines and resources that help authors in the preparation of research manuscripts, fostering adherence to reporting standards across various types of studies, including clinical trials.

By ensuring that research is reported transparently and follows established guidelines, the EQUATOR Network helps to mitigate issues related to selective reporting, publication bias, and incomplete research disclosure. This commitment to enhancing the integrity and reliability of the scientific literature ultimately benefits the entire health research community and contributes positively to patient care and public health.