Exploration of whether socioeconomic factors affect the results of priority setting partnerships: updating the top 10 research priorities for the management of Parkinson's in an international setting.
Francesca BowringJessica WelchCharlotte WoodwardChristine LoMichael LawtonPatricia SulzerAnne-Marie HanffRejko KrugerInga Liepelt-ScarfoneMichele T Hunull nullPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Socioeconomic factors modestly influenced some research priority ratings but did not significantly affect the top priority in most comparisons. Future studies must ensure patients from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds are recruited, ensuring results generalisable to the public while also identifying any key disparities in prioritisation. PSP should also take care that HCP do not skew results during prioritisation of questions, as in this study the most important priority to patients was not identified by professionals.