Core outcome sets raise health standards

Researchers involved in clinical trials do not always measure and deliver appropriate outcomes for decision-making to improve health care. Core outcome sets (COS) could be the answer to the problem.

The EU-funded COMET (The COMET (Core outcome measures in effectiveness trials) initiative) project has investigated the potential advantages of applying COS to identify the selection of outcomes that should be measured in trials and clinical audits. These steps should minimise wastage resulting from a failure to capitalise on the potential power of research to improve the wellbeing of patients.

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