“We used standard Cochrane methods” – observational study on reporting according to PRISMA-A in Cochrane review abstracts between 2016 and 2023

PRISMA-A adherence in CR abstracts has remained unchanged over the years, with reporting more information on results than methods. This conflicts with PRISMA-A, which recommends specifying the methods used, forms the basis for reporting abstracts in the Cochrane Handbook since August 2023. Therefore, Cochrane authors and editors should closely monitor the reporting whether standard methods were used.