Protocol of a scoping review of outcome domains in dermatology.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Core outcome sets (COSs) are agreed outcomes (domains (subdomains) and instruments) that should be measured as a minimum in clinical trials or practice in certain diseases or clinical fields. Worldwide, the number of COSs is increasing and there might be conceptual overlaps of domains (subdomains) and instruments within disciplines. The aim of this scoping review is to map and to classify all outcomes identified with COS projects relating to skin diseases.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a scoping review of outcomes of skin disease-related COS initiatives to identify all concepts and their definitions. We will search PubMed, Embase and Cochrane library. The search dates will be 1 January 2010 (the point at which Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials

SUBMITTER: Nadir U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10860027 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature