Regional anesthesia

Research priorities in regional anaesthesia: an international Delphi study

Br J AnaesthPublished Delphi study

Authors' conclusion

We prioritised unanswered research questions in regional anaesthesia.

Study context

Population
Members of specialist RA societies from six continents; 29 RA experts in the Delphi panel1,318 responses
Participants
516 members
Outcome
Highest priority unanswered research questions in RA
Methodological detailsinternational, modified Delphi, three-round, Three-round modified Delphi with 29 experts; accepted if ≥75% rated 'definitely' include; excluded if rated 'definitely' or 'probably' by <50%
  • International
  • Modified Delphi
  • Three-round
  • Three-round modified Delphi with 29 experts; accepted if ≥75% rated 'definitely' include; excluded if rated 'definitely' or 'probably' by <50%

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

Research priorities

Indicative questions formed

71

Indicative questions entering modified Delphi process

68

'Highest priority' research questions short listed (themes: pain management; training and assessment; clinical practice and efficacy; technology and equipment)

11

Original publication

Research priorities in regional anaesthesia: an international Delphi study. Br J Anaesth. Published 5 March 2024. doi:10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.033

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