Developing a core outcome set for fistulising perianal Crohn's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lack of standardised outcomes hampers effective analysis and comparison of data when comparing treatments in fistulising perianal Crohn's disease (pCD). Development of a standardised set of outcomes would resolve these issues. This study provides the definitive core outcome set (COS) for fistulising pCD.

Design

Candidate outcomes were generated through a systematic review and patient interviews. Consensus was established via a three-round Delphi process using a 9-point Likert scale based on how important they felt it was in determining treatment success culminating in a final consensus meeting. Stakeholders were recruited nationally and grouped into three panels (surgeons and radiologists, gastroenterologists and IBD specialist nurses, and patients). Participants r

SUBMITTER: Sahnan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6352412 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature