Abdullor Pandor of HEDS and ScHARR co-authors Eva Kaltenthaler, Marrissa Martyn-St James, RuthWong, Katy Cooper, Munya Dimairo, Alicia O'Cathain, Fiona Campbell, Andrew Booth have developed the STARR decision tool for conducting rapid reviews.
Until 24th August 2019 their article can be freely downloaded via this Share Link
Delphi consensus reached to produce a decision tool for SelecTing Approaches for Rapid Reviews (STARR)
Objectives
There are many rapid review methods; however, there is
little pragmatic guidance on which methods to select. This study aimed to reach
consensus among international rapid review experts outlining areas to consider
when selecting approaches for rapid reviews.
Study Design and Setting
A two-round modified online Delphi survey was conducted
between May and July 2018. Participants were asked to rank the importance of a
predefined list of 19 items. A consensus definition of at least 70% agreement
for each item was decided a priori.
Results
Thirty experts from ten countries participated in round 1
and 24 in round 2. During round 1, consensus was reached on all items. One
additional item on quality assessment was suggested by respondents and comments
suggested wording changes to improve clarity and understanding of the tool.
Respondents in the second round indicated a high level of importance and all 20
items achieved consensus. These items addressed interaction with commissioners,
scoping and searching the evidence-base, data extraction and synthesis methods,
and reporting of rapid review methods.
Conclusion
International consensus was reached to produce the SelecTing
Approaches for Rapid Reviews (STARR) decision tool for planning rapid reviews
and will lead to improved shared understanding between review teams and review
commissioners.
