Recommendations For Core Outcome Domain Set For Whiplash-Associated Disorders (CATWAD)

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Chen, Kenneth
Andersen, Tonny
Carroll, Linda
Connelly, Luke
Cote, Pierre
Curatolo, Michele
Elliott, James
Grant, Genevieve
Jul, Gwendolen
Kasch, Helge
MacDermid, Joy
Malmstrom, Eva-Maj
Maujean, Annick
McLean, Samuel A
Nielsen, Mandy
Rebbeck, Trudy
Soderlund, Anne
Sterling, Joanna
Treleaven, Julia
Walton, David M
Westergren, Hans
Sterling, Michele
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2019
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Objective: Inconsistent reporting of outcomes in clinical trials of treatments for Whiplash-associated Disorders (WAD) hinders effective data pooling and conclusions that can be drawn about the effectiveness of tested treatments. The aim of this study was to provide recommendations for core outcome domains that should be included in clinical trials of WAD. Materials and Methods: A 3-step process was used: (1) A list of potential core outcome domains were identified from the published literature. (2) Researchers, health care providers, patients, and insurance personnel participated and rated the importance of each domain via a 3-round Delphi survey. A priori criteria for consensus were established. (3) Experts comprising researchers, health care providers, and a consumer representative participated in a multidisciplinary consensus meeting that made final decisions on the recommended core outcome domains. Results: The literature search identified 63 potential core domains. A total of 223 participants were invited to partake in the Delphi surveys, with 41.7% completing round 1, 45.3% round 2, and 51.4% round 3. Eleven core domains met the criteria for inclusion across the entire sample. After the expert consensus meeting, 6 core domains were recommended: Physical Functioning, Perceived Recovery, Work and Social Functioning, Psychological Functioning, Quality of Life, and Pain. Discussion: A 3-step process was used to recommend core outcome domains for clinical trials in WAD. Six core domains were recommended: Physical Functioning, Perceived Recovery, Work and Social Functioning, Psychological Functioning, Quality of Life, and Pain. The next step is to determine the outcome measurement instruments for each of these domains.

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Clinical Journal of Pain

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35

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9

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Chen, K; Andersen, T; Carroll, L; Connelly, L; Cote, P; Curatolo, M; Elliott, J; Grant, G; Jul, G; Kasch, H; MacDermid, J; Malmstrom, E-M; Maujean, A; McLean, SA; Nielsen, M; Rebbeck, T; Soderlund, A; Sterling, J; Treleaven, J; Walton, DM; Westergren, H; Sterling, M, Recommendations For Core Outcome Domain Set For Whiplash-Associated Disorders (CATWAD), Clinical Journal of Pain, 2019, 35 (9), pp. 727-736

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