Table V.
Ovulatory Disorders Classification Delphi results: Lay round.
| Question no. | Lay round statements/questions | Mean score (1–9) | Disagree (%) | Neutral (%) | Agree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Questions 1–3 were demographic questions. | ||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 4 | Ovulatory disorders refer to any alteration in normal ovulatory function in non-pregnant women who are in the usual reproductive years (between the date of the first menstrual period and that of menopause). | 7.2 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 80.0 |
| 5 | Ovulatory disorders are common causes of infertility (inability to conceive spontaneously, typically for more than 12 months). | 6.8 | 10.0 | 20.0 | 70.0 |
| 6 | Ovulatory disorders are common causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding in women during their reproductive years. This means some abnormality in the frequency, regularity, duration or volume of menstrual periods—or even absent periods. | 5.8 | 10.0 | 50.0 | 40.0 |
| 7 | There are many different causes or potential causes of ovulatory disorders, and it appears that the cause is often unknown. | 6.3 | 10.0 | 30.0 | 60.0 |
| 8 | Many of the causes or potential causes of ovulatory disorders are not well understood by girls and women. | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| 9 | A well-designed system for classification of ovulatory disorders would be useful for facilitating interactions between women or patients and healthcare providers. | 7.7 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 90.0 |
| 10 | A well-designed system for classification of ovulatory disorders should improve the design and interpretation of research. | 7.5 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 90.0 |
| 11 | The system presented seems understandable and provides a platform upon which a lay audience can gain insight into the possible causes of ovulatory disorders. | 4.9 | 44.0 | 22.2 | 33.3 |
Note: There were 11 invitations and 10 respondents. The first three items were for demographic purposes. For agreement, a mean score of 7 was required (green) with fewer than 15% disagreeing with a statement. There was a lack of consensus (yellow) regarding the potential role of ovulatory disorders in the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding as well as the notion that some causes of ovulatory disorders may be unknown. There was criticism regarding the system as presented, with a mean score of 4.9 and 44% disagreeing with the construct at that time as using language not accessible to a lay audience. These responses predated modifications in the graphical presentation of the system and the development of a patient orientation pamphlet.