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Table 2 Results

From: Converting systematic reviews to Cochrane format: a cross-sectional survey of Australian authors of systematic reviews

 

Yes

No

Total Responses

Potential Responses*

Why did you not undertake a Cochrane review?

    

   Lack of time

18

5

23

36

   Other issues

17

5

22

36

   Need to undergo specific Cochrane training

11

13

24

36

   Timeline too tight

10

11

21

36

   Not willing to update review

8

14

22

36

   Difficulty with Cochrane system

6

17

23

36

   Topic already registered

4

15

19

36

Would you consider converting your review to Cochrane format?

17

19

36

36

Would you object to having someone else convert your review?

4

24

28

36

Would you like to be consulted on choice of author?

14

9

23

36

If you would convert your review, what resources would you need?

    

   Dedicated time

14

1

15

17

   Learning the Cochrane system

12

2

14

17

   Assistance with updating

10

3

13

17

   Statistical support

10

4

14

17

   Data entry

9

4

13

17

   Financial support

8

3

11

17

   Institutional support

8

4

12

17

   Obtaining articles

8

5

13

17

   Obtaining translation of articles

7

5

12

17

   Other support

6

4

10

17

   Project management

6

6

12

17

If you are not interested in converting your review, what resources would lead you to reconsider?

    

   Dedicated time

6

6

12

19

   Assistance with updating

4

7

11

19

   Financial support

3

7

10

19

   Statistical support

3

8

11

19

   Obtaining articles

2

8

10

19

   Learning the Cochrane system

2

9

11

19

   Institutional support

1

8

9

19

   Obtaining translation of articles

1

8

9

19

   Other support

1

8

9

19

   Data entry

1

9

10

19

   Project management

0

9

9

19

  1. *Not all respondents chose to answer each question.