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A modified Delphi study to identify which items should be evaluated in shoulder instability research: a first step in developing a core outcome set

  • Lukas P.E. Verweij*
  • , Inger N. Sierevelt
  • , the SINC study group
  • , David N. Baden
  • , Robert Jan Derksen
  • , Henk Jan van der Woude
  • , Karin M.C. Hekman
  • , Michel P.J. van den Bekerom
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • University of Amsterdam
  • Amsterdam UMC
  • Amsterdam Shoulder and Elbow Center of Expertise (ASECE)
  • Xpert Clinic (Hilversum)
  • Spaarne Gasthuis Academy
  • Diakonessenhuis Utrecht
  • Zaandam Medical Center
  • Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis
  • Shoulder Center IBC Amstelland
  • Medical Center Jan van Goyen
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to identify items that healthcare providers and/or patients consider important to include in a questionnaire for clinical trials and cohort studies in shoulder instability research. This could serve as a basis to develop a core outcome set for shoulder instability research. Methods: Healthcare providers and patients were included in a panel for a modified Delphi consensus study. The study consisted of three rounds, comprising (1) identifying items, (2) rating the importance of the items, and (3) rating the importance again after seeing a summary of the results of round two. Importance was rated on a 9-point Likert scale. Consensus was defined as ≥ 80% of the panel giving a score of 7 or higher. Results: In total, 44 healthcare providers and 30 patients completed all three rounds. Round one identified 54 items. After round three, the panel reached a consensus on 11 items that should be included in a questionnaire, comprising re-dislocation (99%), instable feeling of the shoulder (96%), limitations during sport (93%), patient satisfaction with the shoulder (93%), fear/anxiety for re-dislocation (91%), range of motion (88%), return to old level of functioning (85%), performing daily activities (85%), return to sport (82%), return to work (82%), and trusting the shoulder (81%). Conclusion: Healthcare providers and patients reached a consensus on 11 items that should be included in a questionnaire for shoulder instability research. These items can facilitate design and development of future clinical trials and form the basis for the development of a core outcome set.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2304-2310
Number of pages7
JournalJSES Open Access
Volume7
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2023

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