Comparison of Multi-Round and Real-Time Delphi Survey Methods
NCT ID: NCT04471103
Last Updated: 2021-09-02
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
180 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-08-13
2022-02-07
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The aim of this trial is to compare a multi-round Delphi survey method with a Real-Time Delphi method on prioritised outcomes included in a core outcome set (COS). This trial is embedded within the COHESION study which is developing a COS for interventions for the treatment of neonatal encephalopathy.
Methods:
Stakeholders (parents/ caregivers of infants diagnosed and treated with neonatal encephalopathy, healthcare providers and researchers) will be randomised using stratified randomisation to take part in either a multi-round or Real-Time Delphi. Stakeholders will rate the importance of the same set of outcomes in both arms. We will compare the prioritised outcomes at the end of both surveys as well as other parameters such as feedback, initial condition and iteration effects.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
NONE
Study Groups
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Real-Time Delphi Method
The Real-Time Delphi Method involves a single-round Delphi survey rating the importance of outcomes for neonatal encephalopathy. Feedback on each outcome (participant's own rating score, rating of the outcome by stakeholder group and overall consensus results for that outcome) will be provided to the participant once they have rated an outcome. They can then modify how they rated the outcome based on this feedback if they wish. Participants can also re-visit and re-rate outcomes as many times as they wish when the survey is live. Duration will span approximately 5 weeks.
Participation in a Delphi survey
Participants will be asked to participate in an online Delphi survey (using one of two randomly allocated methods) to rate the importance of outcomes that should be measured to determine the effect of treatment for neonatal encephalopathy. Outcomes will be prioritised on their importance in a consensus-driven manner.
Multi-round Delphi Method
The Multi-Round Delphi Method involves a three-round Delphi survey rating the importance of outcomes for neonatal encephalopathy. Feedback on each outcome (participant's own rating score, rating of the outcome by stakeholder group and overall consensus results for that outcome) will be provided to the participant at the end of Round 1 and the end of Round 2. Participants can then modify how they rated the outcome based on feedback, in Rounds 2 and 3, if they wish. Each survey Round will run for 3 weeks approximately. In between survey Rounds, there will be a downtime of approximately 10 days before providing feedback and a further 7 days before starting the next round. Duration will span approximately 14 weeks.
Participation in a Delphi survey
Participants will be asked to participate in an online Delphi survey (using one of two randomly allocated methods) to rate the importance of outcomes that should be measured to determine the effect of treatment for neonatal encephalopathy. Outcomes will be prioritised on their importance in a consensus-driven manner.
Interventions
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Participation in a Delphi survey
Participants will be asked to participate in an online Delphi survey (using one of two randomly allocated methods) to rate the importance of outcomes that should be measured to determine the effect of treatment for neonatal encephalopathy. Outcomes will be prioritised on their importance in a consensus-driven manner.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* healthcare providers including:
* neonatal nurse practitioners
* midwives
* obstetricians
* neonatologists/paediatricians
* neonatal/paediatric neurologists
* general practitioners who provide long-term care for children with neonatal encephalopathy
* policymakers
* researchers/ academics with expertise in neonatal encephalopathy treatment.
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Health Research Board, Ireland
OTHER
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Prof. Declan Devane
Scientific Director
Principal Investigators
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Declan Devane, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Health Research Board - Trials Methodology Research Network
Locations
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HRB-TMRN
Galway, , Ireland
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Quirke FA, Battin MR, Bernard C, Biesty L, Bloomfield FH, Daly M, Finucane E, Haas DM, Healy P, Hurley T, Koskei S, Meher S, Molloy EJ, Niaz M, Bhraonain EN, Okaronon CO, Tabassum F, Walker K, Webbe JRH, Parkes MJ, Kirkham JJ, Devane D. Multi-Round versus Real-Time Delphi survey approach for achieving consensus in the COHESION core outcome set: a randomised trial. Trials. 2023 Jul 19;24(1):461. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07388-9.
Quirke FA, Healy P, Bhraonain EN, Daly M, Biesty L, Hurley T, Walker K, Meher S, Haas DM, Bloomfield FH, Kirkham JJ, Molloy EJ, Devane D. Multi-Round compared to Real-Time Delphi for consensus in core outcome set (COS) development: a randomised trial. Trials. 2021 Feb 15;22(1):142. doi: 10.1186/s13063-021-05074-2.
Other Identifiers
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NUIreland-COHESION
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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