Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Acceptability of quality indicators for the management of en dometrial, cervical and 
ovarian cancer: results of an online survey  
 
Version: 2 Date: 03 May 2020  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
I read with great interest the Manuscript titled "Acceptability of quality indicators for the 
management of endometrial, cervical and ovarian cancer: results of an online survey" (BMWH -
D-20-00233R2), which falls within the aim of BMC Women's health. In my honest opinion, the 
topic i s interesting enough to attract the readers' attention. Methodology is accurate and 
conclusions are supported by the data analysis. Nevertheless, authors should clarify some point 
and improve the discussion citing relevant and novel key articles about the topic.  
 
 
Authors should consider the following recommendations:  
 
- Manuscript should be further revised by a native English speaker  
 
- Does this manuscript conform the STROBE Statement, available through the 
Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research (EQUATOR) network guidelines?  
 
- I would suggest to stress how the treatments of both primary endometrial cancer and its 
recurrence may significantly affects quality of life (refer to: PMID: 32204935; PMID: 30542793; 
PMID: 31425735).  
 
- I suggest to  add few further elements to discuss, at least briefly, how the diagnosis of 
ovarian cancer and its consequent treatment with surgery and adjuvant therapy affects quality of 
life, plays a detrimental role on mental health and has even influence on sexualit y (refer to: 
PMID: 29185260; PMID: 27040423; PMID: 31081304).  
 
Are the methods appropria te and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
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