Prioritization of outcome measures in regional anesthesia research
Authors' conclusion
This consensus-based, patient-centered framework defines the core priorities for future regional anesthesia and acute pain research.
Study context
- Population
- Experts and patients in regional anesthesia and acute pain research32 experts · 3 patients
- Outcome
- Prioritized outcomes (≥70% agreement) and suitable measurement instruments for RA research
Methodological detailsmultiround Delphi, two electronic voting rounds, multiday in-person meeting, patient panel
- Multiround Delphi
- Two electronic voting rounds
- Multiday in-person meeting
- Patient panel
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Prioritized outcomes for future RA research
Outcomes prioritized across three Delphi rounds
10
Efficacy outcomes: pain scores; opioid consumption; Brief Pain Inventory; functional outcomes; cognitive function; LOS; block duration
7
Multidimensional outcomes: quality of recovery; development of an RA-specific quality-of-recovery instrument
2
Safety outcome: chronic postsurgical pain
1
Original publication
Prioritization of outcome measures in regional anesthesia research. Reg Anesth Pain Med. Published 28 October 2025. doi:10.
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