Huvudresultaten

Huvudresultaten is a Swedish term referring to the main results or primary outcomes of a study, trial, or project. The definite plural form huvudresultaten is used when speaking about the main results of a specific report, while the singular huvudresultat corresponds to “the main result.” In English, the term is usually translated as “the main results” or “primary outcomes.”

In scientific and clinical reporting, huvudresultaten are the core findings that the study aimed to assess. They are typically presented in the results section and include the primary endpoints, the magnitude and direction of effects, and their statistical significance, together with measures of uncertainty such as confidence intervals. The presentation is designed to provide a clear summary of the effects observed for the predefined key outcomes.

Reporting guidelines emphasize pre-specification in the protocol and differentiation from secondary results (sekundära resultat) and exploratory analyses. Each huvudresultat should be described succinctly, with relevant numbers, sample sizes, and a brief interpretation, avoiding overgeneralization. If multiple primary endpoints exist, they are reported comprehensively, with appropriate emphasis on the robustness of the findings.

Outside research, the term may be used in journalism or policy documents to summarize central findings. In Swedish-language scientific writing, huvudresultaten is a standard term and is often translated into English as “primary outcomes” or “main results.”