TABLE 3.
Round 2 Delphi Scores Meeting Core Outcome Set Inclusion Criteria
| Outcomes—Overall Participants (N = 106) | Median (Interquartile Range) | Critical (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ability of the patient to communicate when he/she wants to (i.e., availability of aid/device) | 8 (7–9) | 97 |
| Ability to communicate care; comfort; and safety needs | 9 (8–9) | 99 |
| Ability to gain attention (of care team/family member) | 9 (7–9) | 93 |
| Ability to participate in and direct a conversation (i.e., two-way exchange) | 8 (7–9) | 91 |
| Ability to communicate to participate in care decision-making | 9 (8–9) | 97 |
| Ability to use the provided communication aid/device | 9 (8–9) | 96 |
| Communication ease/effort | 7 (7–8) | 76 |
| Barriers and facilitators to communication | 7 (7–8) | 75 |
| Ability to communicate in a manner that means intentions and needs are understood by communication partner(s) | 8 (7–9) | 92 |
| Pain or discomfort related to use of a communication intervention | 7.5 (7–8) | 82 |
| Negative emotions associated with inability to communicate | 8 (7–9) | 90 |
| Positive emotions associated with ability to communicate | 8 (7–9) | 81 |
| Satisfaction with communication intervention | 8 (7–9) | 92 |
| Acceptability of the communication intervention | 8 (7–9) | 87 |
| Health-related quality of life | 8 (7–9) | 89 |
| Delirium prevalence | 7 (7–8) | 78 |
| Presence of agitation | 7 (6–7) | 78 |
| Mortality | 8 (7–9) | 75 |
| Adverse events as a result of communication interventiona | 8 (7–9) | 91 |
| Emotional wellbeing—this is referring to patient; family and healthcare providera | 7 (7–8) | 83 |
| Time to phonation; intelligible speech or functional communicationa | 7 (6–8) | 70 |
| Ability to develop and maintain relationships with healthcare providers; family and friendsa | 7 (7–8) | 87 |
a
Eighty-two participants (56 clinicians, 7 patient/family, 19 researchers) voted on this outcome in round 2.