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Allin BSR, Bethell GS, Hall NJ. Development Methodology, Availability, and Implementation of Core Outcome Sets in Pediatric Surgery. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2024; 34:128-136. [PMID: 37871644 DOI: 10.1055/a-2196-1887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Core outcome sets (COSs) provide a mechanism to guide researchers and clinicians when deciding which outcomes to report in research related to a specific clinical condition or intervention. The intention behind creating a COS for a specific condition is to improve the reporting of important and meaningful outcomes, thus enhancing the relevance of research. Additionally, a COS helps facilitate comparison of outcomes between different clinical studies and reduces research waste. In this paper, we discuss the availability of COSs in the field of pediatric general surgery. We provide an overview of the methodologies used to develop a COS, including common pitfalls, and finally, we discuss COS uptake and implementation. An understanding of all these aspects is important for researchers considering developing a new COS and for those reading research where a COS has been developed or used within a study. Failure to adequately appreciate the nuances of COS development, in particular, risks fundamental flaws that may jeopardize COS validity and subsequently hinder COS uptake and implementation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Benjamin S R Allin
- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- University Surgery Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- University Surgery Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Demirok A, Nagelkerke SCJ, Benninga MA, Köglmeier J, Mutanen A, Arnell H, Felcht J, Guimber D, Wahlstedt C, Avitzur Y, Lambe C, Tabbers MM. Development of a core outcome set for pediatric chronic intestinal failure. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2023; 47:364-371. [PMID: 36546585 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In research on pediatric chronic intestinal failure, heterogeneity in reported definitions and outcomes exists. This leads to a risk of reporting bias and impossibility of evidence synthesis. Also, reported outcomes should be relevant to both healthcare providers and patients and their parents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to create a core outcome set (COS) to be used in studies on pediatric chronic intestinal failure. METHODS Candidate outcomes were selected from a recent systematic review. A three-round Delphi study among key stakeholders and a consensus meeting with an expert panel were undertaken to achieve consensus on the COS. RESULTS Seventy-two stakeholders (79%) completed all three rounds of the Delphi process. Ninety-eight outcomes were assessed, and five new outcomes were added after the first round. Ten outcomes were included in the final COS: weaning from parenteral nutrition, growth, mortality, central line-related infection, central line longevity, sepsis not related to central line infection, central line-related thrombosis, intestinal failure-associated liver disease, (serious) adverse events, and health-related quality of life. CONCLUSION This pediatric chronic intestinal failure COS consists of 10 outcomes important for all key stakeholders. Usage of this set in future research should minimize outcome heterogeneity and enhance the value of evidence synthesis. This will lead to better management in this field of rare gastrointestinal conditions.
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- Aysenur Demirok
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, New Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital and Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital and Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology-Nutrition, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Harbottle V, Arnott B, Gale C, Rowen E, Kolehmainen N. Identifying common health indicators from paediatric core outcome sets: a systematic review with narrative synthesis using the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability. BMJ Paediatr Open 2022; 6:e001537. [PMID: 36645779 PMCID: PMC9621176 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Indicators of child health have the potential to inform societal conversations, decision-making and prioritisation. Paediatric core outcome sets are an increasingly common way of identifying a minimum set of outcomes for trials within clinical groups. Exploring commonality across existing sets may give insight into universally important and inclusive child health indicators. METHODS A search of the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trial register from 2008 to 2022 was carried out. Eligible articles were those reporting on core outcome sets focused on children and young people aged 0-18 years old. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was used as a framework to categorise extracted outcomes. Information about the involvement of children, young people and their families in the development of sets was also extracted. RESULTS 206 articles were identified, of which 36 were included. 441 unique outcomes were extracted, mapping to 22 outcome clusters present across multiple sets. Medical diagnostic outcomes were the biggest cluster, followed by pain, communication and social interaction, mobility, self-care and school. Children and young people's views were under-represented across core outcome sets, with only 36% of reviewed studies including them at any stage of development. CONCLUSIONS Existing paediatric core outcome sets show overlap in key outcomes, suggesting the potential for generic child health measurement frameworks. It is unclear whether existing sets best reflect health dimensions important to children and young people, and there is a need for better child and young person involvement in health indicator development to address this.
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- Victoria Harbottle
- Rehabilitation Department, Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Academic Neonatal Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Rehabilitation Department, Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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