Development of a core outcome set for trials investigating the long-term management of bronchiectasis.

ABSTRACT: Heterogeneity in outcomes measured in trials limits accurate comparison of bronchiectasis studies. A core outcome set (COS) is an agreed, standardized set of outcomes that should be measured in trials for specific clinical areas. A COS for bronchiectasis could encourage consistency in future studies. An overview of systematic reviews and qualitative study on outcome selection in bronchiectasis informed an initial list of outcomes. A Delphi panel ( n = 86) rated the importance of each outcome from 1 to 9 in 3 sequential questionnaires, as a means to achieve consensus: 1-3 = 'of limited importance'; 4-6 = 'important, but not critical'; and 7-9 = 'critical'. Outcomes rated 'critical' by ≥70% of the panel were added to the COS. Eighty-two participants responded to the first questionnaire. Attr

SUBMITTER: Spargo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6301837 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature