Table 5

Shortlist outcome measures (rated and prioritised) for children 1–18 years old

Rank Outcome measures Domain Percentage Average rating
Healthcare professionals
Outpatient setting
1Faecal incontinenceAssociated symptoms943.63
2Defecation frequencyDefecation843.50
3Painful defecationDefecation783.24
4Stool consistencyDefecation783.16
5Quality of life (child/parents)Quality of life763.31
6Abdominal painAssociated symptoms662.60
7DiscomfortAssociated symptoms241.76
Inpatient setting
1Faecal incontinenceAssociated symptoms883.59
2Defecation frequencyDefecation863.48
3Stool consistencyDefecation783.24
4Painful defecationDefecation743.18
5Quality of life (child/parents)Quality of life702.98
6Abdominal painAssociated symptoms522.54
7Time of hospitalisationHospital402.28
8DiscomfortAssociated symptoms121.72