Table 1 The outcomes and impacts of feedback from a patient and public involvement consultation group

Design

Participants were concerned about randomised controlled trial design

Methodological importance of randomised controlled trial design will be highlighted in Patient Information Sheet

Inclusion of a qualitative component suggested

This was initially incorporated into the research design but was later removed in favour of an economic evaluation due to funding constraints

Intervention

Programme not long enough

Extended from six to eight weeks

Leisure centre location was ideal

Will remain in leisure centre

More time for questions/group discussion required

Incorporated into intervention

Further supplementary material required

Incorporated into intervention

Exercise diary was useful and motivational

Confirmed inclusion in intervention

Research materials

Data collection tools deemed appropriate and not burdensome

The same data collection tools will be used in the proposed study

A questionnaire for self-efficacy unnecessary

Was not included

Main outcome of interest

Pain/Oxford Hip Score to be primary outcome and later confirmation of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Due to being considered a higher quality measure than the Oxford Hip Score in a recent Cochrane review [23], WOMAC was chosen as the primary outcome. Its appropriateness was confirmed by the Patient Advisory Group.

Dissemination

Suggested General Practitioners, scientific journals, media including radio important

Have been incorporated into dissemination plan