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Table 3 Prioritization activities and results

From: Comparing three approaches for involving patients in research prioritization: a qualitative study of participant experiences

 

Crowd-voting

Focus groups

Modified Delphi survey

Format

Online discussion via IdeaScale (secure, Internet-based community platform)

Moderated small-group discussion using nominal group technique (NGT)

Sequential mailed paper surveys

Participant role

Submit ideas and vote on ideas online

Generate new ideas and consensus through discussion

Provide written responses to exchange ideas and information

Type of interaction

Asynchronous

Balanced, in-person interactive

None

Staff role

Minimal group moderation to facilitate community involvement, including reminders and updates

Actively moderated group discussions

No direct participant interaction, compiled and mailed summary reports

Time frame (active involvement)

6 weeks

3 h

2 weeks

Compensation

US $25

US $100

US $50

Number of participants

38 of 100 invited

39 of 60 invited

74 of 90 invited

Top five priorities

1. Diagnosis – causesa

2. Treatment – weight control & exercisec

3. Treatment – physical healthb

4. Diagnosis – testsc

5. Treatment – health systema

1. Treatment – health systema

2. Diagnosis – causesa

3. Communication – patient-provider communicationb

4. Treatment – self careb

5. Treatment – physical healthb

1. Treatment – self-careb

2. Communication – patient-provider communicationb

3. Prevention – reduce disabilityc

4. (tied) Treatment – health systema; Diagnosis – causesa

  1. Note: a) found in all three activity groups; b) found in two groups; c) unique to a single group.