Feasibility of a best-worst scaling exercise to set priorities for autism research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The preferences of autism stakeholders regarding the top priorities for future autism research are largely unknown.

Objective

This study had two objectives: First, to examine what autism stakeholders think new research investments should be and the attributes of investment that they consider important, and second, to explore the feasibility, acceptability and outcomes of two prioritization exercises among autism stakeholders regarding their priorities for future research in autism.

Design

This was  a prospective stakeholder-engaged iterative study consisting of best-worst scaling (BWS) and direct prioritization exercise.

Setting and participants

A national snowball sample of 219 stakeholders was included: adults with autism, caregivers, service provi

SUBMITTER: Davis SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9327819 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature