Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland
Abstract Background Research priority setting is a useful approach to decide which unanswered questions are most worth trying to solve through research. The aim is to reduce bias in the research agenda. Traditionally, research was decided by funders, policymakers, and academics with limited influenc...
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| author | Emma R. Dorris Stacey Grealis Karmen Kegl Norelee Kennedy Louise Larkin Brian Lynch Ailis Moran Justine O’Brien Stephanie Skeffington Kayleigh Slater Rebecca Ward Allison Willett |
| author_facet | Emma R. Dorris Stacey Grealis Karmen Kegl Norelee Kennedy Louise Larkin Brian Lynch Ailis Moran Justine O’Brien Stephanie Skeffington Kayleigh Slater Rebecca Ward Allison Willett |
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| description | Abstract Background Research priority setting is a useful approach to decide which unanswered questions are most worth trying to solve through research. The aim is to reduce bias in the research agenda. Traditionally, research was decided by funders, policymakers, and academics with limited influence from other stakeholders like people living with health conditions, caregivers, or the community. This can lead to research gaps that fail to address these important stakeholder needs. The objective of this study is to identify the top research priorities for Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease (RMD) research in Ireland. Methods The process framework included a design workshop, two online surveys and a review of the literature. Participants 545 people completed the first survey to identify RMD research topics relevant to Ireland, of which 72% identified as a person living with RMD. 460 people completed the second survey to prioritise these research topics. Results The first survey had 2185 research topics submitted. These were analysed and grouped into 38 topic areas which were ranked in the second survey. The top three research priorities for RMD research in Ireland focused on preventing RMD progression, RMD diagnosis and its impact, and pain management. Conclusions The prioritised research topics indicate important areas of RMD research for Ireland. Research funded in response to these co-created research priorities will have increased relevance and impact. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9816549becdd4dd7a36f6285b86b5fe12022-12-22T03:59:11ZengBMCBMC Rheumatology2520-10262022-08-016111010.1186/s41927-022-00285-9Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in IrelandEmma R. Dorris0Stacey GrealisKarmen KeglNorelee Kennedy1Louise Larkin2Brian Lynch3Ailis Moran4Justine O’Brien5Stephanie SkeffingtonKayleigh Slater6Rebecca Ward7Allison Willett8University College DublinDiscipline of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick and Health Research Institute (HRI), University of LimerickHealth Research Institute (HRI), University of LimerickArthritis IrelandUCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College DublinUCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College DublinUCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College DublinUCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College DublinUCD College of Social Sciences & Law, University College DublinAbstract Background Research priority setting is a useful approach to decide which unanswered questions are most worth trying to solve through research. The aim is to reduce bias in the research agenda. Traditionally, research was decided by funders, policymakers, and academics with limited influence from other stakeholders like people living with health conditions, caregivers, or the community. This can lead to research gaps that fail to address these important stakeholder needs. The objective of this study is to identify the top research priorities for Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease (RMD) research in Ireland. Methods The process framework included a design workshop, two online surveys and a review of the literature. Participants 545 people completed the first survey to identify RMD research topics relevant to Ireland, of which 72% identified as a person living with RMD. 460 people completed the second survey to prioritise these research topics. Results The first survey had 2185 research topics submitted. These were analysed and grouped into 38 topic areas which were ranked in the second survey. The top three research priorities for RMD research in Ireland focused on preventing RMD progression, RMD diagnosis and its impact, and pain management. Conclusions The prioritised research topics indicate important areas of RMD research for Ireland. Research funded in response to these co-created research priorities will have increased relevance and impact.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-022-00285-9Patient participationMusculoskeletal diseasesResearchEcosystemRheumatic diseasesArthritis |
| spellingShingle | Emma R. Dorris Stacey Grealis Karmen Kegl Norelee Kennedy Louise Larkin Brian Lynch Ailis Moran Justine O’Brien Stephanie Skeffington Kayleigh Slater Rebecca Ward Allison Willett Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland BMC Rheumatology Patient participation Musculoskeletal diseases Research Ecosystem Rheumatic diseases Arthritis |
| title | Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland |
| title_full | Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland |
| title_fullStr | Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland |
| title_full_unstemmed | Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland |
| title_short | Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland |
| title_sort | priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in ireland |
| topic | Patient participation Musculoskeletal diseases Research Ecosystem Rheumatic diseases Arthritis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-022-00285-9 |
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