Consensus Building in OMERACT: Recommendations for Use of the Delphi for Core Outcome Set Development.

Humphrey-Murto, Susan; Crew, Richard; Shea, Beverley; Bartlett, Susan J; March, Lyn; Tugwell, Peter; Maxwell, Lara J; Beaton, Dorcas et al. · J Rheumatol · 2019

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Abstract

Developing international consensus on outcome measures for clinical trials is challenging. The following paper will review consensus building in Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT), with a focus on the Delphi. Based on the literature and feedback from delegates at OMERACT 2018, a set of recommendations is provided in the form of the OMERACT Delphi Consensus Checklist. The OMERACT delegates generally supported the use of the checklist as a guide. The checklist provides guidance for clearly outlining the multiple aspects of the Delphi process. OMERACT is deeply committed to consensus building and these recommendations should be considered a work in progress.

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