Currently submitted to: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Feb 17, 2021
Date Accepted: Sep 28, 2021
Developing Core Outcome Sets (COS) and Core Outcome Measures Sets (COMS) in Cosmetic Gynaecological Interventions: a protocol
ABSTRACT
Background:
Studies evaluating cosmetic gynecological interventions have followed variable methodology and reported a diversity of outcomes. Such variations limit the comparability of studies and the value of research-based evidence. The development of core outcome sets (COS) and core outcome measures sets (COMS) would help address these issues, ensuring outcomes important to all stakeholders, primarily women requesting or with experience of cosmetic gynecological interventions.
Objective:
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Methods:
An international steering group, within the CHORUS Collaboration, including healthcare professionals, researchers and women with experience in cosmetic gynecological interventions will guide the development of COS and COMS. Potential outcome measures and outcomes will be identified through comprehensive literature reviews. COS and COMS will be entered into an international, multi-perspective online Delphi survey. The Delphi survey results will be evaluated in subsequent stakeholder group consensus meetings in the process of establishing ‘core’ outcomes.
Results:
Dissemination and implementation of the resulting COS and COMS within an international context will be promoted and reviewed.
Conclusions:
Embedding the COS and COMS for cosmetic gynecological interventions within future clinical trials, systematic reviews, and practice guidelines could contribute to the enhancement of the value of research and improving overall patient care. Clinical Trial: Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials [COMET] initiative, registration number 1592
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