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Table 2 Participant awareness of core outcome sets (COS) for participants familiar with COS (n = 40, 64.5%)

From: A survey of knowledge, perceptions and use of core outcome sets among clinical trialists

 

N (%)

Yes

No

Have used a COS

21 (52.5)

19 (47.5)

Have developed a COS

10 (25)

20 (75)

Have seen a COS reported in a trial

24 (60)

16 (40)

Have seen a COS reported/discussed in another type of research (e.g. evidence synthesis)

25 (62.5)

15 (37.5)

Participated in the development of a COS as a participant/stakeholder

11 (27.5)

27 (72.5)

Received education on COS as part of an academic course

6 (15)

34 (85)

Attended training on COSs (external to academic coursework)

4 (10)

36 (90)

Attended a conference presentation/seminar/talk on COS

15 (37.5)

23 (62.5)

Informed about COS by colleague

8 (20)

32 (80)

Funded a COS*

1 (2.5%)

39 (97.5)

Applied to develop a COS*

1 (2.5%)

39 (97.5)

  1. Note: * = self-reported by participants