A core outcome set for lower limb orthopaedic surgery for children with cerebral palsy: An international multi-stakeholder consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To develop a core set of outcome domains to be measured in clinical studies on lower limb orthopaedic surgery for ambulant children with cerebral palsy (CP) that represents the priorities of an international multi-stakeholder group (children, parent/carers, and health professionals).

Method

Potential outcome domains were identified through literature review and qualitative interviews with key stakeholders. These were scored in an international two-round Delphi survey, using a 9-point Likert scale. A final consensus meeting with key stakeholders agreed on the most important outcome domains and refined the core outcome set (COS).

Results

One hundred and sixty-one health professionals and 36 individuals with CP and their parents/carers rated 21 of 41 outcomes as impo

SUBMITTER: Almoajil H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084115 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature