Scenario (rounds 1 and 2) | Handling of information. |
Concept scored 4–5 by ≥70% of respondents | Consensus achieved for potential inclusion in the RoB NMA tool. Further consideration in a subsequent Delphi round not needed. |
Concept scored 3 by ≥70% of respondents | Include in Delphi round 2. |
Concept scored 1 or 2 (not important) by ≥70% of respondents | Consider excluding the concept. |
New concepts nominated by respondents | Include in round 2. Follow decision criteria scenarios above. |
NMA, network meta-analysis; RoB, risk of bias.