Selection of outcome measurement instruments for a core outcome set for trials aimed at improving appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care: a Delphi consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite developing a polypharmacy core outcome set (COS) in primary care, it is not clear how these outcomes should be measured.

Aim

To select outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) for a COS targeting appropriate polypharmacy in older patients in primary care.

Method

Following the Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) guideline, OMIs were identified from a Cochrane review focusing on appropriate polypharmacy. The quality of OMIs was assessed using a published checklist. Subsequently, two rounds of Delphi questionnaires were conducted via the SoGoSurvey^® platform, engaging stakeholders (researchers, clinicians and journal editors specialising in geriatric primary care) to achieve consensus on OMIs

SUBMITTER: Alqahtani MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11576772 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature