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  • Clinical trial methodology
  • Health outcomes research

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  • Inconsistent outcome selection and definition in critical care trials hinder comparability and informativeness.
  • Core outcome sets (COS) address these inconsistencies by standardizing outcome measurement.
  • This review focuses on COS development in the critical care setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the rationale and methods for developing core outcome sets.
  • To review current initiatives for COS development in critical care.
  • To highlight the importance of standardized outcomes in clinical trials.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic reviews of reported outcomes and measurement instruments in critical care.
  • Analysis of existing frameworks and guidelines for COS development.
  • Identification of ongoing COS initiatives in critical care.

Main Results:

  • Systematic reviews reveal significant inconsistencies in outcome selection, definition, and measurement among critically ill patients.
  • Current critical care COS initiatives target mechanical ventilation duration, post-critical illness rehabilitation, acute respiratory failure long-term outcomes, and severe acute respiratory infection studies.
  • COS development in critical care is nascent compared to other medical specialties.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized outcome measurement through COS is essential for advancing critical care research.
  • Frameworks and guidelines for COS development are available, supporting ongoing initiatives.
  • International collaborations demonstrate strong support for COS implementation in critical care research.