Our review provides anchor-based MID estimates , as well as a rating of their credibility , for PROMs for patients with shoulder conditions .
The MID estimates inform the interpretation for a linked systematic review and guideline addressing subacromial decompression surgery for shoulder pain , and could also prove useful for authors addressing other interventions for shoulder problems .
OBJECTIVES To identify credible anchor-based minimal important differences ( MIDs ) for  patient-reported outcome measures  ( PROMs ) relevant to a BMJ Rapid Recommendations addressing subacromial decompression surgery for shoulder pain .
A Preliminary Core Domain Set for Clinical Trials of Shoulder Disorders: A Report from the OMERACT 2016 Shoulder Core Outcome Set Special Interest Group
Objective . The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology ( OMERACT ) Shoulder Core Outcome Set Special Interest Group ( SIG ) was established to develop a core outcome set ( COS ) for clinical trials of shoulder disorders . Methods . In preparation for OMERACT 2016 , we systematic ally examined all  outcome domains and measurement instruments reported in 409 r and omized trials of interventions for shoulder disorders published between 1954 and 2015 . Informed by these data , we conducted an international Delphi consensus study including shoulder trial experts , clinicians , and patients to identify key domains that should be included in a shoulder disorder COS . Findings were discussed at a stakeholder premeeting of OMERACT . At OMERACT 2016 , we sought consensus on a preliminary core domain set and input into next steps . Results . There were 13 and 15 participants at the premeeting and the OMERACT 2016 SIG meeting , respectively ( 9 attended both meetings ) . Consensus was reached on a preliminary core domain set consisting of an inner core of 4 domains : pain , physical function/activity , global perceived effect , and adverse events including death . A middle core consisted of 3 domains : emotional well-being , sleep , and participation ( recreation and work ) . An outer core of research required to inform the final COS was also formulated . Conclusion . Our next steps are to ( 1 ) analyze whether participation ( recreation and work ) should be in the inner core , ( 2 ) conduct a third Delphi round to finalize definitions and wording of domains and reach final endorsement for the domains , and ( 3 ) determine which instruments fulfill the OMERACT criteria for measuring each domain
Our review provides anchor-based MID estimates , as well as a rating of their credibility , for PROMs for patients with shoulder conditions .
The MID estimates inform the interpretation for a linked systematic review and guideline addressing subacromial decompression surgery for shoulder pain , and could also prove useful for authors addressing other interventions for shoulder problems .
OBJECTIVES To identify credible anchor-based minimal important differences ( MIDs ) for  patient-reported outcome measures  ( PROMs ) relevant to a BMJ Rapid Recommendations addressing subacromial decompression surgery for shoulder pain .