Table 3.
Examples of disagreement between the professional and non–professional panels that contributed to questions being excluded
| Rejected question | (1) Non‐professional panel endorseda (%) | (2) Professional panel endorseda(%) | Difference 1 and 2 (%)b |
|---|---|---|---|
| What do these tests involve?c | 87.5 | 56.5 | 31 |
| Are there any vitamin supplements that can help my child? | 75 | 39.3 | 35 |
| Are there any supplements that I should avoid giving to my child? | 87.5 | 43.5 | 44 |
| Can I get this medicine from my usual pharmacy? | 87.5 | 60.9 | 26.6 |
| What government services can I access to help my child? | 100 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| What should I do or who can I contact if I am concerned about any of these changes?d | 100 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| How much will appointments cost? | 87.5 | 52.2 | 35.3 |
Question rated as ‘Essential’/’Important’ for inclusion in the question prompt list (QPL).
Differences between the endorsement of the professional and non‐professional panel used to identify questions about which there was significant disagreement according to Rosenthal's classification61 where medium effect size shown by a difference of at least 18% and large effect size shown by a difference of ≥30%.
This question was presented to the panellists as a follow‐up to the accepted question ‘Are there any other tests or investigations that can be done to confirm this diagnosis?’
This question was presented to the panellists as a follow‐up to the accepted question ‘During adolescence, will the ADHD symptoms change?’