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Top 10 research priorities in head and neck cancer: Results of an Alberta priority setting partnership of patients, caregivers, family members, and clinicians
Author(s) -
Lechelt Leah A.,
Rieger Jana M.,
Cowan Katherine,
Debenham Brock J.,
Krewski Bernie,
Nayar Suresh,
Regunathan Akhila,
Seikaly Hadi,
Singh Ameeta E.,
Laupacis Andreas
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.24998
Subject(s) - interim , general partnership , alliance , head and neck cancer , head and neck , medicine , family medicine , cancer , political science , surgery , law
Abstract Background The epidemiology, etiology, and management of head and neck cancer are evolving. Understanding the perspectives and priorities of nonresearchers regarding treatment uncertainties is important to inform future research. Methods Using the James Lind Alliance approach, patients, caregivers, and clinicians responded to a survey regarding their unanswered questions about treating and managing head and neck cancer. Distinct uncertainties were extracted from responses and sorted into themes. Uncertainties already answered in the literature were removed. Those remaining were ranked by patients and clinicians to develop a short list of priorities, which were discussed at a workshop and reduced to the top 10. Results One hundred sixty‐one respondents posed 818 uncertainties, culminating in 77 for interim ranking and 27 for discussion at a workshop. Participants reached consensus on the top 10, which included questions on prevention, screening, treatment, and quality of life. Conclusion Nonresearchers can effectively collaborate to establish priorities for future research in head and neck cancer.