Table 1 Structure of the Delphi study seeking expert group consensus

1

Provide open responses for

Words/descriptions that are important when describing to FJA what is a musculoskeletal complaint

Domains that are important in determining overall severity of a musculoskeletal complaint among FJA

Body regions that should be selectable/included

Definitions of recordable injury that should be included beyond medical attention and time loss

Preference for frequency of completion of the tool by FJA

Indicate level of agreement ^a regarding

Use of a body chart denoting each area selectable in regards to location of musculoskeletal issue

Inclusion of definitions of recordable injury (medical attention and time loss)

Capture of mode of onset (gradual or sudden)

Capture of status (i.e. new, ongoing, or recurrent)

2 and 3

Indicate level of agreement ^a regarding items generated from round 1

Words/descriptions that are important when describing to FJA what is a musculoskeletal complaint

Domains that are important in determining overall severity of a musculoskeletal complaint among FJA

Body regions that should be selectable/included

Definitions of recordable injury that should be included

Use of a body chart denoting each area selectable in regard to location of musculoskeletal issue

Capture of mode of onset (gradual or sudden)

Capture of status (i.e. new, ongoing, or recurrent)

Rank in order of importance items generated from round 1

Words/descriptions that are important when describing to FJA what is a musculoskeletal complaint

Domains that are important in determining overall severity of a musculoskeletal complaint among FJA

Provide open responses for

Domains (listed as important for determining overall severity) that overlap and thus should be combined

Preference for frequency of completion of the tool by FJA