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  • Epidemiology
  • Medical Terminology

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  • Drowning causes over 320,000 global deaths annually, with figures likely underestimated due to data collection issues.
  • Inconsistent reporting and categorization hinder accurate understanding of drowning incidents worldwide.
  • A standardized lexicon is crucial for addressing this significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized drowning dictionary using a consensus-based approach.
  • To enhance clarity and consistency in communication among stakeholders involved in drowning prevention and research.
  • To improve the collective understanding of the global drowning problem.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive list of over 350 drowning-related terms and definitions was compiled.
  • A modified Delphi process involving 16 international drowning experts across four continents was employed over five rounds.
  • An external panel conducted a sixth round to evaluate the content validity of the terms.

Main Results:

  • The developed drowning dictionary contains over 350 terms, with less than 10% previously published in peer-reviewed literature.
  • The dictionary achieved a high Scale Content Validity Index (S-CVI/Ave) of 0.91, surpassing recommended scientific benchmarks.
  • A significant majority (91%) of terms met the acceptable Index of Content Validity (I-CVI) threshold (>0.78).

Conclusions:

  • The drowning dictionary establishes a common language to facilitate collaboration and data comparison across various sectors.
  • Its implementation is expected to improve efforts in drowning prevention, education, research, policy, and treatment.
  • The dictionary is available for open access, discussion, and further review at www.idra.world.