Mean average clinical relevance and newsworthiness ratings for review research by publication type
| Number of publications | Average relevance (95% CI) | Average newsworthiness (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: NIHR HTA reports 2007–2012 | 138 | 5.46 (5.32 to 5.60) | 4.64 (4.51 to 4.77) |
| B: publications 2007—2012 from NIHR HTA studies included in A | 22 | 5.62 (5.38 to 5.87) | 4.87 (4.56 to 5.17) |
| C: non-NIHR HTA publications 2007–2012 | 6619 | 5.41 (5.39 to 5.43) | 4.56 (4.54 to 4.58) |
HTA,health technology assessment; NIHR,National Institute for Health Research.