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A modified Delphi process to establish research priorities in hernia surgery.
D S G Scrimgeour1, M Allan2, S R Knight3
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN, Scotland. duncan.scrimgeour@nhs.scot.
Hernia : the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery
|October 31, 2021
Summary
This study identified 14 key research priorities for abdominal wall hernia surgery through a modified Delphi process involving patients and healthcare professionals. These priorities aim to guide future high-quality international research in hernia repair management.
Area of Science:
- Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Research Prioritization
Background:
- Abdominal wall hernia repair is a common global surgical procedure.
- There is a significant lack of high-quality evidence guiding best management practices.
- This study addresses the need for defined research priorities in hernia surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish future research priorities in abdominal wall hernia repair.
- To utilize a modified Delphi process for consensus-building.
- To incorporate patient and healthcare professional perspectives.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi process was employed.
- Research questions were gathered from stakeholders, including a patient focus group.
- Two rounds of prioritization by international stakeholders determined the final research questions.
Main Results:
- A total of 266 research questions were submitted by 113 stakeholders.
- 14 key research priorities were identified through multi-phase prioritization.
- The final list included 3 questions originating from the patient focus group.
Conclusions:
- 14 critical research priorities for abdominal wall hernia surgery have been identified.
- The consensus included diverse stakeholders: patients and healthcare professionals from over 27 countries.
- These priorities necessitate well-designed, collaborative international research efforts.
