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. 2019 May 1;9(4):e024002. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024002

Table 4.

Definitions of a consensus

Classification of consensus Description Definition
In Consensus that outcome should be included in the core outcome set. 70% or more participants scoring as 7 to 9 AND <15% participants scoring as 1 to 3 in both stakeholder groups.
Out Consensus that outcome should not be included in the core outcome set. 50% or less participants scoring 7 to 9 in both stakeholder groups.
No consensus Uncertainty about importance of outcome. Anything else.