Likert ratings for items that describe the aim of the inflammatory bowel disease multidisciplinary team—10 items were incorporated into the Delphi and consensus for inclusion (Likert ranking >3; IQR ≤1) was obtained for nine items (shaded blue and green). Seven items achieved consensus and ranked as ‘very important’ (shaded blue), two items achieved consensus and ranked as ‘important’ (shaded green)
| Likert rating (median; IQR) | ||
| Items identified from stage 1—semistructured interviews28 | Advance patient care. | 5; 5–5 |
| Provide multidisciplinary team input for the patient care plan. | 5; 5–5 | |
| Provide shared experience and expertise. | 5; 5–5 | |
| Improve patient outcome. | 5; 5–5 | |
| Deliver the best possible care for the patient | 5; 5–5 | |
| Obtain consensus on management for a patient with IBD. | 5; 4–5 | |
| Provide a basis of support and shared decision making. | 5; 4–5 | |
| Reduce emergency surgical procedures. | 4; 3–4 | |
| Provide a forum for research and education. | 4; 3–4 | |
| Provide a safety net so patients are not missed. | 3; 3–4 | |