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Table 2 Definition of consensus for PROMPT consensus on outcome domains and measurement instruments regarding perioperative pain management in patients after surgery (BS, TKA, St, and EM) [REF HARMAN 2013]

From: Developing consensus on core outcome domains and measurement instruments for assessing effectiveness in perioperative pain management after sternotomy, breast cancer surgery, total knee arthroplasty, and surgery related to endometriosis

Consensus classification

Description

Definition

Consensus “in”

Consensus that either outcome domain or measurement instrument should be included into COS for perioperative pain management after surgery (BS, TKA, St, and EM)

70% or more participants scoring 7–9 AND 20% or less participants scoring 1–3

Consensus “out”

Consensus that either outcome domain or measurement instrument should NOT be included into COS for perioperative pain management after surgery (BS, TKA, St, and EM)

70% or more participants scoring 1–3 AND 20% or less participants scoring 7–9

No consensus

Uncertain about importance of outcome

Anything else