A survey of knowledge, perceptions and use of core outcome sets among clinical trialists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Core outcome sets (COS) are standardised sets of outcomes, which represent the minimum outcomes that should be measured and reported in clinical trials. COS can enhance comparability across health trials by reducing heterogeneity of outcome measurement and reporting and potentially minimising selective outcome reporting. Examining what researchers involved in trials know and think about COS is essential to increase awareness and promote COS uptake. The aim of this study is therefore to examine clinical trialists' knowledge, perceptions and experiences of COS.

Methods

An online survey design was used. Participants were clinical trialists, operationalised for the current study as researchers named as the contact person on a trial registered on the International Stan

SUBMITTER: Bellucci C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8684586 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature