Gender imbalance in expert panels of recommendations in rheumatology

Gender imbalance is a major source of inequity in the society. Inequality is an enduring topic also in medical research, as disparities in the participation of individuals based on their gender may potentially influence the research outcomes. Gender inequality often manifests as a lower representation of women as study authors or even their complete absence from research teams. Underlying causes may stem from differences in educational levels, gender-based discrimination and other factors.1 2 For example, in many countries, women still do the majority of unpaid domestic tasks such as childcare and housework.3 Women with children also face particular barriers to actively participate in research.3 Clinical practice recommendation is instructive documents for guiding healthcare professionals in their practices, developed based on evidence derived from systematic reviews.4 The assemble of a multidisciplinary and gender-balanced expert panel is a crucial step in...
Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: ARD Letter Source Type: research