"Background: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are a key component in proving the effectiveness and safety of healthcare interventions and are widely recognized as one of the most relevant study designs for evidence synthesis. Accurate reporting of RCTs is essential for optimal utilization of evidence-based practices. Despite their relevance, no studies have assessed the characteristics and quality of reporting of RCTs in nursing in Latin America.

Objective: To identify key areas in which RCTs in nursing have been published using an evidence mapping method and evaluate the quality of their reporting.

Methods: We searched for RCTs in nursing interventions in five databases (Medline, CINAHL, CENTRAL, Lilacs, and SciELO). We extracted descriptive data to create an evidence map and will assess the quality of reporting using the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist.

Results: Forty-seven RCTs have been included up to December 2023. The countries that contributed the most are Colombia and Mexico (See Figure 1). Data extraction and study assessment using the CONSORT checklist are currently ongoing, and the results will be presented at the conference in September.

Discussion/Conclusion: Our study provides insights into the landscape of RCTs in nursing in Latin America. It is important to note that to make a fair comparison between countries, it is necessary to adjust for the number of nurses or at least the total population. The study also highlights areas of strength and areas for improvement in terms of conducting and reporting RCTs. This statement could suggest areas where further research is needed to focus efforts on interventions that could benefit patients and healthcare systems in the region."