Development of a core outcome set for oral health services research involving dependent older adults (DECADE): a study protocol

Development of a core outcome set for oral health services research involving dependent older adults (DECADE): a study protocol

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Abstract Background Oral healthcare service provision for dependent older adults is often poor.For dental services to provide more responsive and equitable care, evidence-based approaches are needed.To facilitate future research, the development and application of a core outcome set would be beneficial.The aim of this study is to develop a core outcome set for oral health services research involving dependent older adults.

Methods A multi-step process involving consensus methods and including key stakeholders will be undertaken.This will involve identifying potentially relevant outcomes through a systematic review of previous studies examining the effectiveness of strategies to prevent oral disease in dependent older adults, combined with semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders.Stakeholders will include dependent older adults, family turbo air m3f24-1 members, carers, care-home managers, health professionals, researchers, dental commissioners and policymakers.To condense and prioritise the long list of outcomes generated by the systematic review and semi-structured interviews, a Delphi survey consisting of several rounds with key stakeholders, as mentioned above, will be undertaken.

The 9-point Likert scale proposed by the GRADE Working truvisionhealthftp.com Group will facilitate this consensus process.Following the Delphi survey, a face-to-face consensus meeting with key stakeholders will be conducted where the stakeholders will anonymously vote and decide on what outcomes should be included in the finalised core outcome set.Discussion Developing a core set of outcomes that are clinically and patient-centred will help improve the design, conduct and reporting of oral health services research involving dependent older adults, and ultimately strengthen the evidence base for high-quality oral health care for dependent older adults.Trial registration The study was registered with the COMET initiative on 9 January 2018 http://www.

cometinitiative.org/studies/details/1081?result=true.