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CORE OUTCOME SETS AND DENTAL PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOMES
Thomas J Lamont1, Jan E Clarkson1
1Dundee Dental School & Hospital, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom.
The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
|January 22, 2022
Summary
Core outcome sets (COS) address the vast number of dental trial outcomes, reducing research waste. This ensures clinical evidence aligns with patient and professional priorities for effective dental care.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research methodology
- Dental public health
Background:
- Clinical research relies on measuring outcomes to evaluate interventions.
- A large, diverse, and often irrelevant set of outcomes in dental trials leads to research waste and uncertainty.
- This hinders patients and professionals in identifying the most effective prevention and treatment options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce core outcome sets (COS) in clinical research.
- To explain the background, purpose, role, and development methodology of COS.
- To highlight existing dental COS and their incorporation of dental Patient Reported Outcomes (dPROs).
Main Methods:
- Review of the concept and development of core outcome sets.
- Discussion of the methodology for creating COS.
- Case examples of developed dental COS, including periodontal trials.
Main Results:
- Core outcome sets standardize outcome measurement in clinical trials.
- COS development ensures relevance and reduces research waste.
- Existing dental COS incorporate patient-reported outcomes, enhancing clinical relevance.
Conclusions:
- Core outcome sets are crucial for improving the efficiency and relevance of clinical research.
- Standardized outcomes in dental trials empower informed decision-making for patients and professionals.
- The inclusion of dental Patient Reported Outcomes in COS is vital for patient-centered care.
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