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Research priority setting in women's health: a systematic review
L Graham1, Bjg Illingworth2, M Showell3
1Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.
BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|February 4, 2020
Summary
This study characterized research priority setting partnerships (PSPs) for women's health, finding most used the James Lind Alliance (JLA) method. Comprehensive reporting of methods and results is crucial for future research relevance.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health Research
- Health Services Research
- Research Prioritization
Background:
- Developing a shared research agenda is vital for ensuring future studies remain relevant.
- Characterizing existing research priority setting partnerships (PSPs) is essential for understanding their role in women's health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize research priority setting partnerships (PSPs) relevant to women's health.
- To analyze the methods and outcomes of PSPs in women's health research.
Main Methods:
- Searched MEDLINE and the James Lind Alliance (JLA) database for relevant studies.
- Included priority setting partnerships (PSPs) that employed formal consensus methods.
- Conducted a descriptive narrative analysis of study characteristics, methods, and results.
Main Results:
- Identified 10 national and 2 international PSPs, all utilizing the JLA method for priority setting.
- Gathered research uncertainties from guidelines, Cochrane reviews, and surveys, with significant variation in participant numbers and submitted uncertainties.
- All PSPs engaged in consensus development meetings to identify research priorities, with varying numbers of healthcare professionals, patients, and others involved.
Conclusions:
- Future research priority setting studies should prioritize the publication of protocols.
- Adherence to formal consensus development methods is recommended for robust priority setting.
- Comprehensive reporting of methods and results is essential for the credibility and utility of PSPs.
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