Strengths and limitations
heterogenous
The main strength of this study was the stratified random allocation of panelists to the rating or ranking study groups. This ensured both groups would be heterogenous and balanced in terms of clinical and experiential expertise as well as other potential confounders. Our Delphi panels also reflected the importance of acknowledging patients as equal partners with professionals in health systems improvement, a notion that is increasingly recognized [This study also had some limitations. Firstly, although our panel sizes were consistent with recommendations for Delphi studies incorporating the sharing of arguments [