Developing a checklist for reporting research using simulated patient methodology (CRiSP): a consensus study

Abstract Objectives Simulated patients are increasingly used to measure outcomes in health services but reporting is suboptimal. This study aims create a checklist for the of simulated patient (SP) methodology. Methods was Delphi study. The authors service research studies using SP methodology were invited participate. Round 1 questionnaire assessed applicability TIDieR (Template Intervention Description and Replication) asked rewording of/additional items. Responses thematically analysed generate 2 items which participants rated each item importance (seven-point Likert scale) median, mode IQR calculated. In 3, rescore their responses. Consensus defined as an ≤ (Extremely important) median (Very important). All consensus considered inclusion checklist. Similarly, worded rationalised not specific or other existing checklists excluded. Key findings Twenty-nine participated further seven Rounds 3. Twenty-six responses 1, 30 28 There on 29 54 45 63 final comprised Conclusions A new guide studies, patients, complementary CONSORT STROBE, has been developed will now be tested usability.