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ACCORD guideline for reporting consensus-based methods in biomedical research and clinical practice: a study

William T Gattrell¹, Amrit Pali Hungin², Amy Price³

¹Global Medical Affairs, Ipsen, Abingdon, UK. wgattrell@yahoo.co.uk.

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Summary

Developing a reporting guideline to improve transparency in consensus methods is crucial for reliable clinical decision-making. This guideline will enhance the reporting of consensus techniques in biomedical research.

Keywords:

Checklist Consensus Consensus development conference Delphi technique Guidelines Methodology Nominal group technique Reporting completeness Reporting quality

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Research Methodology
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Evidence Synthesis

Background:

Structured consensus methods like Delphi are vital for clinical decision-making in areas with limited evidence.
Inconsistent reporting of consensus methodology (e.g., panel selection, consensus definition) undermines research confidence and reproducibility.
A need exists for standardized reporting to ensure transparency and consistency in consensus research.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically develop a reporting guideline for consensus methods in biomedical research.
To enhance the completeness, transparency, and consistency of reporting consensus techniques.
To support the reliable application of expert knowledge in clinical decision-making.

Main Methods:

The ACCURATE COnsensus Reporting Document (ACCORD) project follows EQUATOR Network guidance.
A five-stage process including a multidisciplinary steering committee, systematic literature review, and Delphi methodology.
Finalization of the guideline and an Explanation and Elaboration document through a consensus meeting.

Main Results:

Identification of evidence on reporting quality for consensus methodology.
Development of a consensus checklist through iterative Delphi rounds.
Creation of a comprehensive reporting guideline and supporting documentation.

Conclusions:

The ACCORD guideline will establish minimum reporting items for consensus methods.
It will cover a spectrum of consensus approaches, from informal to highly structured.
Implementation of this guideline will improve the quality and trustworthiness of consensus-based research.