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Using the Delphi Technique to Determine Which Outcomes to Measure in Clinical Trials: Recommendations for the Future Based on a Systematic Review of Existing Studies

PLoS Medicine · 2011 · Vol. 8(1) · pp. e1000393–e1000393

Ian Sinha✉(University of Liverpool)Rosalind L Smyth(University of Liverpool)Paula Williamson(University of Liverpool)

Abstract

Ian Sinha and colleagues advise that when using the Delphi process to develop core outcome sets for clinical trials, patients and clinicians be involved, researchers and facilitators avoid imposing their views on participants, and attrition of participants be minimized.

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Clinical Trials as TopicDelphi TechniqueForecastingHumansPatient DropoutsSurveys and QuestionnairesResearch DesignOutcome Assessment, Health CareConsensus