Classification | Definition |
Consensus in (the outcome that should be included in the COS) | ≥70% of participants scoring 7– 9 and <15% of participants scoring 1–3 |
Consensus out (the outcome that should not be included in the COS) | ≥70% of participants scoring 1–3 and <15% of participants scoring 7–9 |
No consensus (the importance of the outcome remains uncertain) | Anything else |
COS, core outcome set.