Use the current reporting guideline appropriate to the work and explain any item that does not apply. A reporting checklist supports completeness; it does not establish the quality or validity of a study.
| Design | Guideline family |
|---|---|
| Randomized trials | CONSORT |
| Trial protocols | SPIRIT |
| Observational studies | STROBE |
| Systematic reviews | PRISMA |
| Scoping reviews | PRISMA-ScR |
| Case reports | CARE |
| Qualitative research | COREQ / SRQR |
| Diagnostic accuracy studies | STARD |
Find the applicable version and extensions in the EQUATOR Network library. For philosophical or policy work, state the question, analytical approach, source selection, counterarguments, and limitations clearly.