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Updating the OMERACT filter: discrimination and feasibility
George Wells1, Dorcas E Beaton, Peter Tugwell
1From the Cardiovascular Research Methods Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa; Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Rheumatology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; University of Bristol Academic Rheumatology Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK; Department of Occupational Sciences and Occupational Therapy, Institute for Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Center and Caphri Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Australian Health Workforce Institute (AHWI), School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Division of Musculoskeletal Disease, University of Leeds, and UK National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Leeds, UK; Versailles-Saint Quentin En Yvelines University, Department of Rheumatology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, APHP, Boulogne-Billancourt; Paris-Descartes University, Medicine Faculty, APHP, Cochin Hospital, Rheumatology B, Paris, France; Section of Rheumatology, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK; Department of Rheumatology, Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles; Los Angeles, California, USA; Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC) - Paris 6, GRC-UMPC 08 (EEMOIS); AP-HP Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Paris; Université de Lorraine, Université Paris Descartes, Nancy, France; University of Leeds, Section of Musculoskeletal Disease, LIMM Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds West Yorkshire; University of the West of England, Academic Rheumatology Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK; Department of Rh
The OMERACT Filter 2.0 enhances definitions for "Discrimination" and "Feasibility" in outcome measures. This update provides evidence-based guidance for improved instrument selection and application in clinical research.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Clinical Trial Design
- Outcome Measurement
Background:
- The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Filter is crucial for evaluating patient-reported outcome measures.
- Previous versions relied heavily on consensus for 'Discrimination' and 'Feasibility' criteria.
- Need for more explicit, evidence-based guidelines for these criteria.
Framework:
- OMERACT Filter 2.0 refines the definition of 'Discrimination' to assess if a measure differentiates between clinically relevant situations.
- Enhances 'Feasibility' by detailing practical aspects: ease of use, time, cost, and interpretability.
- Aims to move beyond consensus towards empirical evidence for filter criteria.
Implementation:
- Guidance provided for participants on applying the revised OMERACT Filter 2.0 criteria.
- Focus on improving the rigor and transparency of outcome measure selection.
- Facilitates consistent application of the filter in research settings.
Implications:
- Improved selection of valid and practical outcome measures in clinical trials.
- Enhanced comparability and reliability of research findings in rheumatology.
- Supports evidence-based decision-making in health research and clinical practice.
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