Case-Based Review sStandards (CABARET): Considerations for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

Case-Based Review sStandards (CABARET): Considerations for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

2024 | Ilke Coskun Benlidayi, Latika Gupta
The article presents CABARET (Case-Based REview sTandards), a set of guidelines for writing high-quality case-based reviews. As traditional case reports are increasingly excluded from high-impact journals, case-based reviews have emerged as a valuable alternative. These reviews offer a more comprehensive synthesis of the literature, using systematic search methods to include all relevant cases and data, thereby reducing the risk of missing important information. They are also more likely to be cited, making them a significant contribution to scientific literature. The article outlines key sections for case-based reviews, including an informative title, abstract, and keywords. The main body should include an introduction, case presentation, systematic search methodology, literature review, discussion, and conclusions. The case presentation should be factual and avoid speculation about disease mechanisms or treatment. Authors must obtain informed consent from patients or their guardians and ensure patient confidentiality by removing all identifying information. The systematic search methodology should be clearly explained, including the selection of appropriate databases, keywords, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. A literature review section should synthesize and critically analyze relevant studies, using tables to summarize key details. The discussion should explore the case's significance, underlying mechanisms, and potential implications for clinical practice. The conclusion should summarize key findings and suggest future research directions. Visual representations, such as high-resolution images and infographics, are essential for illustrating clinical findings and diagnostic imaging. Tables and figures can also be used to present results and timelines. The article emphasizes the importance of following established guidelines, such as the CARE guidelines for case reports, and highlights the need for standardized practices in case-based reviews to ensure quality and impact. It also notes the importance of ethical considerations, including obtaining approval from ethics committees when necessary. Overall, CABARET aims to provide a structured framework for authors, reviewers, and editors to enhance the quality and utility of case-based reviews in the scientific community.The article presents CABARET (Case-Based REview sTandards), a set of guidelines for writing high-quality case-based reviews. As traditional case reports are increasingly excluded from high-impact journals, case-based reviews have emerged as a valuable alternative. These reviews offer a more comprehensive synthesis of the literature, using systematic search methods to include all relevant cases and data, thereby reducing the risk of missing important information. They are also more likely to be cited, making them a significant contribution to scientific literature. The article outlines key sections for case-based reviews, including an informative title, abstract, and keywords. The main body should include an introduction, case presentation, systematic search methodology, literature review, discussion, and conclusions. The case presentation should be factual and avoid speculation about disease mechanisms or treatment. Authors must obtain informed consent from patients or their guardians and ensure patient confidentiality by removing all identifying information. The systematic search methodology should be clearly explained, including the selection of appropriate databases, keywords, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. A literature review section should synthesize and critically analyze relevant studies, using tables to summarize key details. The discussion should explore the case's significance, underlying mechanisms, and potential implications for clinical practice. The conclusion should summarize key findings and suggest future research directions. Visual representations, such as high-resolution images and infographics, are essential for illustrating clinical findings and diagnostic imaging. Tables and figures can also be used to present results and timelines. The article emphasizes the importance of following established guidelines, such as the CARE guidelines for case reports, and highlights the need for standardized practices in case-based reviews to ensure quality and impact. It also notes the importance of ethical considerations, including obtaining approval from ethics committees when necessary. Overall, CABARET aims to provide a structured framework for authors, reviewers, and editors to enhance the quality and utility of case-based reviews in the scientific community.
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