Development of an educational video to support guideline panels in incorporating patient values and preferences into recommendation-making: qualitative one-on-one interviews and brainstorming meetings
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to develop an educational video introducing an innovative panel survey approach to facilitate guideline panels in making inferences about patient values and preferences. DESIGN: A user testing of the educational video through one-on-one interviews and iterative refinement of the video through brainstorming meetings. SETTING: Interviews and brainstorming meetings were conducted through Zoom. PARTICIPANTS: The participants of the interviews include guideline panellists who had used the panel survey approach, and guideline panellists who had not used the approach but would or would not participate in a panel survey soon. The participants of the brainstorming meetings were a steering committee with expertise in guideline methodology and qualitative research. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: The understandability and usefulness of the educational video. RESULTS: We interviewed 18 guideline panellists from eight different guideline panels, all of whom carefully reviewed the video. Most participants found the video useful in explaining the panel survey approach and its role in incorporating patient values and preferences. Participants suggested improvements, including clarifying key concepts and using plain language instead of technical terminology to make the content more accessible. The major change the steering committee decided to make through brainstorming meetings was to add clarification, refine the wording and replace some text with animation. CONCLUSION: User testing resulted in an improved educational video that is more useful and understandable for guideline panellists. Wider implementation of this resource has the potential to enhance the incorporation of patient values and preferences in guideline recommendations, supporting more patient-centred decision-making.
Source: BMJ Open
Institutions: Sichuan University, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, McMaster University, Fudan University, Zhongshan Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children, University Hospital of Geneva, University of Oslo, Lovisenberg Diakonale Sykehus
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,839
Award: G999370255
OpenAlex ID: W7128615620
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