Table 5.

Characteristics of collaboration and control

Approach	Agreement on characteristics Round I	Agreement on characteristics Round II
Collaboration	Open, respectful and confidential atmosphere Relationship with research group Partnership and shared decision-making power	Idem round I and: Training and preparation during participation
Control	Open, respectful and confidential atmosphere Engagement with research group Power to influence research	Idem round I and: Training and preparation during participation

For each characteristic, agreement was achieved when: median=5 (category very important) and IQR=0.