ATOM Core Outcome Set Delphi Survey - Round 1 (English)

Welcome to the Airway Terminology and Outcome Measures survey.

What is airway management?

Airway management involves the techniques and tools that healthcare providers use to keep a patient's airway open. This is especially important when a patient is unconscious, to ensure they can breathe properly during medical procedures. Safe airway management is a critical part of quality medical care.

What is the aim of this project?

We want to improve future studies about airway management by identifying the most important results to measure-these are called "outcomes." By agreeing on a small, key group of these outcomes, we can create a "Core Outcome Set" that researchers will use in their studies.

What are outcomes?

In medical research, an outcome is a result that shows the effect of a treatment or procedure. Outcomes help us understand whether something works and how safe it is. For example:

• Effectiveness: How well does a particular airway device work compared to another?
• Safety: Did the patient experience any complications, like a sore throat after the procedure?
• Efficiency: How long does it take to insert an airway device safely?

What is a Core Outcome Set?

A Core Outcome Set is a standardised group of the most important outcomes that should be measured and reported in all clinical studies on a specific topic. By using this set, researchers can:

• Ensure consistency across different studies.
• Make it easier to compare and combine results.
• Improve the overall quality of research.
• Focus on outcomes that matter most to patients and healthcare providers.

Why is this important?

Currently, different studies often measure different outcomes, which makes it hard to compare results and learn from them. By agreeing on a standard set of important outcomes, we can enhance the quality and usefulness of future research, ultimately leading to better patient care.

Who are we asking to participate?

We are inviting:

• Patients who have experienced airway management.
• Healthcare Professionals involved in airway management.
• Researchers studying airway techniques and devices.
• Anyone interested or involved in this field.

Your input will help us understand which outcomes are most important to everyone involved.

Do I have to answer every question?

We appreciate that some of these terms may be unfamiliar to you. If that is the case, you can select 'unable to answer'.

How long will the survey take?

The survey consists of two rounds, each taking about 15 minutes:

• Round 1: You'll rate various airway management outcomes based on their importance to you.
• Round 2 (approximately 8 weeks later): You'll revisit your ratings after seeing a summary of how others scored each outcome, allowing you to adjust your responses if you wish.

Your participation matters

We kindly ask you to participate in both rounds. Your continued involvement is crucial for developing a Core Outcome Set that will improve future research and patient care in airway management. By taking part in this survey, you're contributing to important research that aims to improve airway management practices and enhance patient care.

Next Steps

• Please read the full Participant Information Sheet before starting the survey.
• If you have any questions, feel free to email us at: info@airway-management.org.

Thank you

On behalf of the research team, we appreciate your time and valuable input.