Consensus | Description | Definition |
Positive consensus | Consensus that item should be included in the final core outcome set | Dichotomised group consensus ratings more than 69% for items relating to VOH/OH. |
Negative consensus | Consensus that the item should be eliminated | Dichotomised group consensus ratings less than 40% for items relating to VOH/OH. |
No consensus | Uncertainty about the importance of the item so retain/amalgamate/reword for next round | Dichotomised group consensus ratings between 40% and 69% for items relating to VOH/OH. |
OH, often helpful; VOH, very often helpful.