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Engaging knowledge users in development of the CONSORT-Equity 2017 reporting guideline: a qualitative study using
Janet Jull1,2, Mark Petticrew3, Elizabeth Kristjansson4
11School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario Canada.
Key informant interviews informed the development of the CONsolidated Standards Of Reporting Trials Statement for health equity (CONSORT-Equity 2017). This study highlights the value of knowledge user input for improving health equity reporting in randomized trials.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Trials Methodology
- Health Equity Studies
Background:
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are crucial for assessing healthcare intervention equity impacts.
- Decision-makers require evidence on equity to ensure optimal patient care.
- The CONsolidated Standards Of Reporting Trials Statement for health equity (CONSORT-Equity 2017) was developed to improve reporting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To integrate knowledge user expertise into the development of CONSORT-Equity 2017.
- To understand perspectives on reporting health equity in randomized trials.
- To enhance the reporting of intervention effects on health equity.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study employing framework analysis.
- In-depth, semi-structured interviews with key informants involved in the research lifecycle.
- Purposive sampling of participants including patients, researchers, funders, and decision-makers.
Main Results:
- Thirteen key informants, including three patients, participated.
- Seven emergent themes: trial differentiation, equity prompts, ethics, research strategies, reporting clarity, sampling/analysis implications, and broader trial impact.
- Insights guided the extension of 16 CONSORT-Equity 2017 items.
Conclusions:
- Key informant interviews yielded novel concepts for CONSORT-Equity 2017 development.
- Emphasizes the importance of incorporating knowledge user expertise in guideline creation.
- Recommends using key informant interviews for robust guideline development.
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