Interpretation on the ACcurate COnsensus Reporting Document (ACCORD): Reporting Guidelines for Consensus Methods in Biomedical Research

Haodong LI; Junxian ZHAO; Yishan QIN; Ye WANG; Huayu ZHANG; Qi ZHOU; Yaolong CHEN

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Interpretation on the ACcurate COnsensus Reporting Document (ACCORD): Reporting Guidelines for Consensus Methods in Biomedical Research

VernacularTitle:生物医学领域共识方法报告规范(ACCORD)解读
Author: Haodong LI ¹ ; Junxian ZHAO ² ; Yishan QIN ³ ; Ye WANG ¹ ; Huayu ZHANG ¹ ; Qi ZHOU ³ ; Yaolong CHEN ⁴
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1. School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
2. Clinical Medicine Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
3. Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
4. School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;Clinical Medicine Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;Institute of Health Data Science, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China;Research Unit of Evidence-based Evaluation and Guidelines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;Guidelines and Standards Research Center, Chinese Medical Association Publishing House, Lanzhou 730000, China;WHO Collaborating Center for Guideline Implementation and Knowledge Translation, Lanzhou 730000, China;
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: reporting guidelines; consensus methods; ACCORD; interpretation
From: Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(2):534-545
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
The importance of consensus research in medical decision-making has become increasinglyprominent. However, this field has long lacked unified terminology definitions and reporting standards, leading to significant heterogeneity in study design, implementation, and result presentation that affects the credibility and reproducibility of outcomes. The ACCurate COnsensus Reporting Document (ACCORD) in the field of biomedical research provides a structured writing framework for various consensus methods such as the Delphi method and nominal group technique, aiming to enhance the completeness and transparency of study reports. Combined with specific cases, this article interprets the core items of ACCORD, offering references for the design, implementation, and reporting of high-quality consensus research in China.