Research and practice priorities in pilonidal sinus disease: a consensus from the PITSTOP study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition treated by colorectal surgeons. There is a lack of literature in the field to guide optimal management of this condition. As part of the PITSTOP study, we aimed to identify policy and research priorities to provide direction to the field.

Method

Patients and surgeons were invited to participate. A 'So what, now what' exercise was conducted, informed by data from PITSTOP. This generated statements for research and practice priorities. A three-round online Delphi study was conducted, ranking statements based on policy and research separately. Statements were rated 1 (not important) to 9 (important). Statements that were rated 7-9 by more than 70% of participants were entered into the consensus meeting. Personalized voting feedb

SUBMITTER: Lee MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683161 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature