J Korean Med Sci.  2024 Aug;39(30):e225. 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e225.

CAse-BAsed REview sTandards (CABARET): Considerations for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

• Benlidayi IC
• Gupta L

• KMID: 2558520
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e225

Abstract

The publication landscape for case reports has undergone a significant shift, with many high-impact journals deprioritizing or ceasing their publication altogether. This trend has led to the emergence of case-based reviews as an alternative to traditional case reports. Several factors drive this shift. Case-based reviews offer a more comprehensive synthesis of the literature compared to single case reports. They employ systematic search methodologies, reducing the risk of excluding relevant data, and providing robust evidence. From a publisher’s perspective, case-based reviews have a greater potential for citation. While recommendations exist for writing traditional case reports, such as the CAse REports (CARE) guidelines, there is a lack of published recommendations for composing case-based reviews. This review aims to address this gap by providing guidance on drafting high-quality casebased reviews.

Keyword

Case Reports; Case Studies; Medical Writing; Review; Review Literature; Review of Reported Cases

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