Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research priority setting is a useful approach to decide which unanswered questions are most worth trying to solve through research. The aim is to reduce bias in the research agenda. Traditionally, research was decided by funders, policymakers, and academics with limited influence from other stakeholders like people living with health conditions, caregivers, or the community. This can lead to research gaps that fail to address these important stakeholder needs. The objective of this study is to identify the top research priorities for Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease (RMD) research in Ireland.

Methods

The process framework included a design workshop, two online surveys and a review of the literature.

Participants

545 people completed the first survey t

SUBMITTER: Dorris ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9365446 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature