Table 4 Selection of outcomes in Delphi study

Outcome

5PT

9PT

5PT

9PT

5PT

9PT

Pain behaviour

In

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Pain character/type

In

Out

In

In

Out

Out

Pain frequency

In

In

In

In

In

In

Pain intensity/severity

In

In

In

In

In

In

Pain location

In

In

In

In

In

In

Full pain recovery

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Function/disability/activity limitation

In

In

In

In

In

In

Physical activity levels/exercise limitations

In

In

In

In

In

In

Need for mobility aid

In

Out

In

Out

Out

–

Perceived body imbalance

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Sexual functioning

In

Out

In

Out

In

–

Health related quality of life

In

In

In

In

In

In

Health status

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Family life impact

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Social life impact

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Patient satisfaction with life

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Patient satisfaction with treatment

In

In

In

In

In

In

Patient expectations of treatment

In

In

Out

In

–

In

Anxiety

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Confidence

In

In

Out

Out

–

–

Depression

In

In

In

Out

In

–

Dependence on others

In

In

Out

Out

–

–

Emotional symptoms

In

In

In

Out

In

–

Fear avoidance

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Frustration

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Pain catastrophizing

In

In

In

Out

In

–

Self-efficacy

In

In

In

Out

In

–

Well-being

In

In

Out

Out

–

–

Fatigue

In

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Sleep function

In

In

In

In

In

Out

Work ability

In

In

In

In

In

In

Work performance

In

In

In

Out

Out

–

Analgesia use

In

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Cost

In

In

Out

Out

–

–

Healthcare utilisation

In

In

In

Out

Out

–

Anthropomorphic outcomes

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Body flexibility

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Functional mobility

In

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Gait endurance

In

Out

In

Out

In

–

Gait speed

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

New-born outcomes

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Outcomes from pain provocation/location tests

In

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Posture

In

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Pubis symphysis mobility

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Maternal pregnancy outcomes

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Muscle endurance

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Muscle strength

In

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Recovery of symptoms

In

In

In

In

In

In

Step length

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Surgical outcomes

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Urinary Incontinence

In

In

In

Out

In

–

Maternal adverse outcomes/undesirable effects

In

Out

In

Out

Out

–

Unborn/born adverse outcomes/ undesirable effects

Out

Out

Out

Out

–

–

Breathing function

–

–

Out

Out

–

–

Clinical findings on motion palpation/joint play of pelvic girdle joints

–

–

Out

Out

–

–

Coping strategies/coping styles

–

–

In

Out

Out

–

Global perceived improvement/global rate of change

–

–

In

Out

Out

–

Goal attainment

–

–

In

Out

Out

–

Outcome

5PT

9PT

5PT

9PT

5PT

9PT

Likelihood of planning subsequent pregnancies

–

–

Out

Out

–

–

Motor control/movement strategies/ movement patterns

–

–

In

Out

In

–

Muscle tightness

–

–

Out

Out

–

–

Need for additional supports

–

–

Out

Out

–

–

Outcomes from functional tests

–

–

In

Out

–

–

Pain duration/pain pattern

–

–

In

In

In

In

Patients beliefs about pain/meaning of complaints to patient

–

–

In

Out

Out

–

Patient understanding/knowledge of PGP

–

–

In

Out

Out

–

Postural observation

–

–

Out

Out

–

–

Symptoms during menstruation

–

–

Out

Out

–

–

Possible outcomes in each round n

53

53

68

68

37

20

Total “In” each round n

41

29

37

20

24

11

% “In” each round

77%

55%

54%

29%

65%

55%

Z-score (outcomes “in”)