Using the Delphi technique to determine which outcomes to measure in clinical trials: recommendations for the future based on a systematic review of existing studies.
systematic_review · Level I
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 21283604.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000393 and PMC identifier 3026691.
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Abstract
Ian Sinha and colleagues advise that when using the Delphi process to develop core outcome sets for clinical trials, patients and clinicians be involved, researchers and facilitators avoid imposing their views on participants, and attrition of participants be minimized.
Medical subject headings
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Delphi Technique
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care