Development of a core outcome set for use in community-based bipolar trials-A qualitative study and modified Delphi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A core outcome set (COS) is a standardised collection of outcomes to be collected and reported in all trials within a research area. A COS can reduce reporting bias and facilitate evidence synthesis. This is currently unavailable for use in community-based bipolar trials. This research aimed to develop such a COS, with input from a full range of stakeholders.

Methods

A co-production approach was used throughout. A longlist of outcomes was derived from focus groups with people with a bipolar diagnosis and carers, interviews with healthcare professionals and a rapid review of outcomes listed in bipolar trials on the Cochrane database. An expert panel with personal and/or professional experience of bipolar participated in a modified Delphi process and the COS was fin

SUBMITTER: Retzer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7592842 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature