Table 3 Proposed typology of management of conflicts of interest
Standpoint | Suggested management | Number of studies recommending suggested management | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Deny | Do Nothing | 4 | 15 |
Increase Self-Regulation and/or Professional Standards | 11 | 42 | |
Describe | Education on CoI | 5 | 19 |
Improve Transparency | 21 | 81 | |
Introduce Central Repository for industry Funding | 3 | 12 | |
Standard CoI Policy Across Multiple Centres/Disciplines | 4 | 15 | |
Diminish | Prevent/Limit Industry Interaction | 15 | 58 |
Independent Non-Conflicted Group to Review CoI | 11 | 42 | |
Sanctions for Those Who Breach Policy | 2 | 8 |