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. 2011 Jan 25;8(1):e1000393.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000393.

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

Ian P Sinha  1 , Rosalind L Smyth, Paula R Williamson
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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

Ian P Sinha et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

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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RLS is a member of the PLoS Board of Directors.

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