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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
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A rapid priority setting exercise combining existing, emergent evidence with stakeholder knowledge identified broad
Nicole O'Connor1, Katie H Thomson2, Sean Gill3
1Cochrane Incontinence, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Evidence Synthesis Group, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|December 4, 2022
Summary
This study rapidly identified priority topic uncertainties for fecal incontinence (FI) research. The methods combined evidence mapping and stakeholder input to guide future systematic reviews and improve patient care.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Evidence Synthesis
Background:
- Fecal incontinence (FI) presents a significant challenge for patients and healthcare systems.
- Identifying research priorities is crucial for effective evidence synthesis and patient-centered care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To rapidly identify priority topic uncertainties in fecal incontinence (FI).
- To inform the development of future systematic review questions relevant to international FI stakeholders.
- To share methods for rapid priority setting exercises.
Main Methods:
- An evidence gap map was created using horizon scanning, systematic database searches, and international stakeholder surveys.
- Stakeholder insights were gathered and refined through an online workshop using various consensus and ideation techniques.
Main Results:
- The project successfully identified broad priority topic uncertainties in fecal incontinence.
- The employed methods demonstrated high acceptability and engagement among participants.
Conclusions:
- The study established a robust methodology for rapid priority setting in healthcare research.
- Integrating evidence gap mapping with strong patient and public involvement is effective for identifying research priorities.
Keywords:
Cochrane collaborationEvidence gap mappingEvidence synthesisHorizon scanningRapid priority setting exerciseSystematic reviewMore Related Videos
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