Scientific Committee review questions

Do you have any conflicts of interest in reviewing this application? If so, please give brief details.
Is the protocol clearly written? Is the reviewer able to easily understand what the researchers intend to do, why, and how? If not, the reviewer can ask the researchers to revise the application to improve clarity before further review.
Is there a clear research question or hypothesis which is likely to lead to a generalizable finding, capable of publication in a peer reviewed medical journal?
Are the researchers likely to be able conduct the study and analysis?
Is QResearch the appropriate database to be used to conduct the research?
Are the methods appropriate to answer the question including the possibility of biases and confounding, and dealing with each missing data?
What patient and public involvement has there been, or will there be, in this research?
Are there any potential direct or indirect benefits for patients, or the public, or the health service?
Are there any potential risks to the ethical position of QResearch in undertaking this research (including the potential identification of patients or practices?)
If any modifications are needed or might be considered, or you have any general comments, please include them here.
Overall, do you think the University of Oxford should approve this research project? [Yes, OR Yes, but needs revision (if so, please say what), OR No, OR Refer to the QResearch Advisory Board]
Would you be willing to review the response to your peer review if necessary?

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