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Editorial
. 2012 Feb 9:1:4.
doi: 10.1186/2046-4053-1-4.

Debunking myths of protocol registration

Stephanie M Chang  1 , Jean Slutsky
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Editorial

Debunking myths of protocol registration

Stephanie M Chang et al. Syst Rev. .

Abstract

Developing and registering protocols may seem like an added burden to systematic review investigators. This paper discusses benefits of protocol registration and debunks common misperceptions on the barriers of protocol registration. Protocol registration is easy to do, reduces duplication of effort and benefits the review team by preventing later confusion.

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