2024 Aug 5:39(30):e225 | Ilke Coskun Benlidayi and Latika Gupta
The article "Case-Based Review sTandards (CABARET): Considerations for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors" by Ilke Coskun Benlidayi and Latika Gupta addresses the shift in publication trends from traditional case reports to case-based reviews (CBRs) in high-impact journals. The authors highlight several factors driving this shift, including the enhanced comprehensiveness and robust evidence provided by CBRs compared to single case reports. They emphasize that CBRs use systematic search methodologies, reducing the risk of excluding relevant data and providing a more comprehensive synthesis of the literature.
The article outlines the structure and content requirements for high-quality CBRs, including a concise title, abstract, and keywords. The main text should include an introduction, a detailed case presentation, a systematic search methodology, a literature review, a discussion, and conclusions. The introduction should provide context and highlight the novelty of the case, while the case presentation should describe the clinical details without premature interpretations. The literature review should synthesize relevant studies and cases, and the discussion should explore the case's significance, underlying mechanisms, and potential future research directions.
Visual elements, such as images and infographics, are recommended to enhance understanding and engagement. The article also discusses the importance of ethical considerations, such as obtaining patient consent and ensuring confidentiality. Finally, the authors compare the CABARET guidelines with existing reporting guidelines like CARE and PRISMA, emphasizing the need for dedicated guidelines for CBRs to ensure quality and impact.The article "Case-Based Review sTandards (CABARET): Considerations for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors" by Ilke Coskun Benlidayi and Latika Gupta addresses the shift in publication trends from traditional case reports to case-based reviews (CBRs) in high-impact journals. The authors highlight several factors driving this shift, including the enhanced comprehensiveness and robust evidence provided by CBRs compared to single case reports. They emphasize that CBRs use systematic search methodologies, reducing the risk of excluding relevant data and providing a more comprehensive synthesis of the literature.
The article outlines the structure and content requirements for high-quality CBRs, including a concise title, abstract, and keywords. The main text should include an introduction, a detailed case presentation, a systematic search methodology, a literature review, a discussion, and conclusions. The introduction should provide context and highlight the novelty of the case, while the case presentation should describe the clinical details without premature interpretations. The literature review should synthesize relevant studies and cases, and the discussion should explore the case's significance, underlying mechanisms, and potential future research directions.
Visual elements, such as images and infographics, are recommended to enhance understanding and engagement. The article also discusses the importance of ethical considerations, such as obtaining patient consent and ensuring confidentiality. Finally, the authors compare the CABARET guidelines with existing reporting guidelines like CARE and PRISMA, emphasizing the need for dedicated guidelines for CBRs to ensure quality and impact.