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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

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  • Ian P Sinha
  • Rosalind L Smyth
  • Paula R Williamson

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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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  • Ian P Sinha & Rosalind L Smyth & Paula R Williamson, 2011. "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, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(1), pages 1-5, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pmed00:1000393
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000393
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