RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Consensus Building in OMERACT: Recommendations for Use of the Delphi for Core Outcome Set Development
JF The Journal of Rheumatology
JO J Rheumatol
FD The Journal of Rheumatology
SP 1041
OP 1046
DO 10.3899/jrheum.181094
VO 46
IS 8
A1 Susan Humphrey-Murto
A1 Richard Crew
A1 Beverley Shea
A1 Susan J. Bartlett
A1 Lyn March
A1 Peter Tugwell
A1 Lara J. Maxwell
A1 Dorcas Beaton
A1 Shawna Grosskleg
A1 Maarten de Wit
YR 2019
UL http://www.jrheum.org/content/46/8/1041.abstract
AB Objective. Developing international consensus on outcome measures for clinical trials is challenging. The following paper will review consensus building in Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT), with a focus on the Delphi.Methods. Based on the literature and feedback from delegates at OMERACT 2018, a set of recommendations is provided in the form of the OMERACT Delphi Consensus Checklist.Results. The OMERACT delegates generally supported the use of the checklist as a guide. The checklist provides guidance for clearly outlining the multiple aspects of the Delphi process.Conclusion. OMERACT is deeply committed to consensus building and these recommendations should be considered a work in progress.