2014 Delphi Research project

Background:

Major gaps still exist in our understanding of psoriasis and IPC has identified the need to identify and prioritize psoriasis research as one of its key goals.  

To determine these key research needs, the IPC used the Delphi method, a survey technique that uses a series of anonymous interspersed discussions and rounds of voting to collect data from a panel of experts, eventually reaching a consensus. For this study, IPC councilors, a global group of key opinion leaders who belong to the organization, were surveyed. After repeated voting online, these specialists reached consensus on the 21 priorities. The result of which is a consensus-based, prioritized research agenda that will serve to guide clinical and translational research in psoriasis. Below is a summary of the top 21 priorities identified in the process and their corresponding abstracts.

IPC Delphi Project - Top 21 Research Priorities and Abstracts  

IPC manuscripts published:

The British Journal of Dermatology has published online the results of IPC's Delphi Research Project. The article, titled "Prioritizing the global research agenda in psoriasis: An International Psoriasis Council Delphi consensus exercise,” can be read HERE.

Read the Press Release HERE