Table 2 Themes arising from the stakeholder survey

Theme 1—The role of demographic data

1.1 Current use of demographic data

1.2 Representativeness of the data

1.3 Determining importance of race/ethnicity data

1.4 Challenges of ensuring diversity in datasets

1.5 Solutions and aspirations to overcome challenges

Theme 2—Data diversity

2.1 Conceptual definition

2.2 Components of diversity

2.3 Operationalizing diversity

Theme 3—The use of metrics

3.1 Externally validated or self-report

3.2 Types of measures

3.3 Rating diversity

Theme 4—Standards

4.1 Are standards important and needed?

4.2 Existing standards

4.3 Recommendations for adoption of standards

4.4 Recommendations and barriers to adherence

4.5 Responsibility of adherence

4.6 Consequences of mandating standards