Table 2 Transformation of question development data into an answerable clinical research question
From: The Global Evidence Mapping Initiative: Scoping research in broad topic areas
Data source | Example of data | Resulting answerable clinical research question | |
|---|---|---|---|
1A: Expert consultation | "Spasticity" | b735: Muscle tone functions | Â |
1B: Preliminary literature search | "What are the best pharmacological treatments to manage TBI spasticity?" "How effective is intrathecal baclofen, botulinum toxin type A, passive exercises etc?" | b735: Muscle tone functions | What are effective interventions for preventing and managing skeletal muscle spasticity? |
1C: Mapping workshop | "Problem: spasticity management" "Decreased joint range of motion and integrity" "Spasticity causing functioning or safety problem" | b735: Muscle tone functions | Â |
1D: Online survey | "P: Spasticity I: Pharmacological management of tonal changes, surgical intervention, positioning techniques, gentle movement program, patient/family education O: Maximise passive and/or active joint range and maintain optimal joint integrity" | b735: Muscle tone functions | Â |