Table 4.

Voting results of the OMERACT 2016 breakout groups. Values are n (%).

Outcome DomainsInner Core, NecessaryMiddle Core, OptimalOuter Core, Research Agenda
Understanding information2, n total = 8272 (88)5 (6)5 (6)
Clarifying patients’ values3, n total = 7263 (88)2 (3)7 (10)
Making the decision5, n total = 8472 (86)6 (7)6 (7)
Identifying the decision1, n total = 6956 (81)9 (13)4 (6)
Effect of the decision7, n total = 12588 (70)14 (11)23 (18)
Putting the decision into practice6, n total = 10566 (63)14 (13)25 (24)
Deliberating4, n total = 6730 (45)19 (28)18 (27)
  • 1 Subdomains: identification of the decision.

  • 2 Subdomains: knowledge of options, knowledge of features, accurate expectations.

  • 3 Subdomains: patients’ understanding that their values influence their decision, values clarification, values discussion.

  • 4 Subdomains: patients’ ability to weigh the good and bad features of options.

  • 5 Subdomains: patients’ involvement in decision making in preferred ways, communication between patients and healthcare providers.

  • 6 Subdomains: adherence to chosen option.

  • 7 Subdomains: patient-informed, value-based choice, patient satisfaction with the decision-making process, confidence in decision making. OMERACT: Outcome Measures in Rheumatology.