RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A Call for Evidence-based Decision Making When Selecting Outcome Measurement Instruments for Summary of Findings Tables in Systematic Reviews: Results from an OMERACT Working Group
JF The Journal of Rheumatology
JO J Rheumatol
FD The Journal of Rheumatology
SP jrheum.141446
DO 10.3899/jrheum.141446
A1 Dorcas E.  Beaton
A1 Caroline B.  Terwee
A1 Jasvinder A.  Singh
A1 Gillian A.  Hawker
A1 Donald L.  Patrick
A1 Laurie B.  Burke
A1 Karine Toupin-April
A1 Peter S.  Tugwell
YR 2015
UL http://www.jrheum.org/content/early/2015/09/10/jrheum.141446.abstract
AB Objective Systematic reviews often struggle with how to combine information when more than 1 instrument is used across studies being synthesized. Different techniques have been suggested based on frequency of use in the literature, or on consensus. We explore an approach blending 2 initiatives: OMERACT (Outcome Measurement in Rheumatology) and COSMIN (Consensus On Selection of Measurement Instruments), and investigate the effects of an evidence-based measurement approach on selection of outcomes. Methods Readings were circulated to attendees registered for a preconference workshop on pain measurement. Three instruments were considered and exercises conducted to engage people in the content and measurement performance of these tools. Consensus was sought that an evidence-based approach could be created for selection of instruments for summary of findings (SoF) tables. Results The blending of COSMIN and OMERACT approaches led to an evidence-based approach that depended both on a clear definition of target concept and a review of measurement performance of the instrument. Participants emphasized that conceptual clarity and practical considerations should come before measurement property results. Conclusion Evidence-based approaches can be adopted for selection of instruments for SoF tables. A research agenda was formulated.