Special ReportEstablishing Core Outcome Domains in Hemodialysis: Report of the Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology–Hemodialysis (SONG-HD) Consensus Workshop
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Overview and Context
The international SONG-HD consensus workshop was convened to elicit stakeholder feedback on the identification and implementation of a potential core outcome set for hemodialysis trials and other forms of research. The potential core outcomes are based on preliminary data and interim analysis from an international Delphi survey that was completed by patients, caregivers, health care providers, policymakers, and funders. Outcomes with a mean and median score ≥7 (defined as of critical
Overview
Themes arising from the workshop discussion on the identification and implementation of core outcomes in hemodialysis are described in the following section. For some themes, a brief explanation of SONG-HD principles and process has been included to provide context for the discussion. Illustrative quotations for each theme are provided in Table 1. Key recommendations of the consensus workshop are outlined in Box 1.
Broad inclusion of patients
Patient involvement is a fundamental principle underpinning the SONG-HD process.
Discussion
Overall, workshop participants and contributors supported the principle of establishing a set of core outcomes to optimize the relevance and value of research to guide decision making in hemodialysis. The SONG-HD process was deemed valuable in focusing attention on outcomes that were regarded as important across all stakeholder groups and in revealing important discrepancies in how outcomes were prioritized and conceptualized between patient/caregivers and health professionals. Workshop
Acknowledgements
The SONG-HD Workshop Investigators are as follows (United States unless otherwise indicated): Allan Collins, Hennepin Healthcare System Inc, University of Minnesota; Andrew Narva, NIH; Benedicte Sautenet, The University of Sydney, Australia; Billy Powell, Baylor College of Medicine; Brenda Hurd, Baylor College of Medicine; Brendan Barrett, Memorial University, Canada; Brigitte Schiller, Satellite Healthcare; Bruce Culleton, Baxter International; Carmel Hawley, University of Queensland, Princess
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A complete list of the SONG-HD Investigators appears in the Acknowledgements.