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Abstract

Study design
A protocol for Delphi Consensus Study.

Objectives
To identify a top ten list of priorities for future nutrition research in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Setting
The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) Nutrition Specialist Interest Group (SIG) priority setting partnership was established in 2024 to conduct this international Delphi study through online surveys and a hybrid meeting.

Methods
The study involves THREE key stages: topic generation, priority ranking, and consensus building. In phase 1, participants will generate potential research topics via an online survey. Phase 2 involves ranking the top 10 research priorities on a 9-point Likert scale. Phase 3 consists of a consensus meeting where stakeholders will engage in discussions and vote on the final priorities using interactive tools. For Phases 1 and 2, both ISCoS Nutrition SIG members and their professional contacts will be invited to participate, ensuring a diverse pool of expertise. Phase 3 will be limited to Nutrition SIG members to facilitate focused decision-making. Data will be collected through secure Qualtrics surveys and analysed using descriptive statistics in STATA or SPSS. The study adheres to the Conducting and Reporting of DElphi Studies (CREDES) recommendations and employs rigorous data management practices compliant with City St George’s, University of London standards.

Ethics and dissemination
Ethics approval has been granted (ref: ETH2425−0192, Health Services Research & Management Proportionate Review Committee, City St George’s, University of London). The findings will be disseminated through ISCoS website, professional conferences and a peer-reviewed journal.

Publication Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright: © 2025 Glisic et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
Departments:	School of Health & Medical Sciences School of Health & Medical Sciences > Healthcare Services Research & Management
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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