Identifying common core outcome domains from core outcome sets of musculoskeletal conditions: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Core outcome sets (COSs) aim to reduce outcome heterogeneity in clinical practice and research by suggesting a minimum number of agreed-upon outcomes in clinical trials. Most COSs in the musculoskeletal field are developed for specific conditions. We propose that there are likely to be common core domains within existing musculoskeletal COSs that may be used as a starting point in the development of future COSs. We aim to identify common core domains from existing COSs and to facilitate the development of new COSs for musculoskeletal conditions. As a secondary aim, we will assess the development quality of these COSs.

Methods

A systematic review including musculoskeletal COSs. We will search Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) database, MEDLINE,

SUBMITTER: Sabet TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9675955 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature