Journal article
Generation of a Core Set of Items to Develop Classification Criteria for Scleroderma Renal Crisis Using Consensus Methodology
EA Butler, M Baron, AB Fogo, T Frech, C Ghossein, E Hachulla, S Hoa, SR Johnson, D Khanna, L Mouthon, M Nikpour, S Proudman, V Steen, E Stern, J Varga, C Denton, M Hudson, A Barnado, EJ Bernstein, F Boin Show all
Arthritis and Rheumatology | WILEY | Published : 2019
DOI: 10.1002/art.40809
Abstract
Objective: To generate a core set of items to develop classification criteria for scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) using consensus methodology. Methods: An international, multidisciplinary panel of experts was invited to participate in a 3-round Delphi exercise developed using a survey based on items identified by a scoping review. In round 1, participants were asked to identify omissions and clarify ambiguities regarding the items in the survey. In round 2, participants were asked to rate the validity and feasibility of the items using Likert-type scales ranging from 1 to 9 (where 1 = very invalid/unfeasible, 5 = uncertain, and 9 = very valid/feasible). In round 3, participants reviewed the r..
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Awarded by Medical Research Council Canada
Funding Acknowledgements
Supported by a Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium grant. Dr. Stern's work was supported by the MRC (grant MR/K015230/1). Dr. Hudson's work was supported by the Fonds de Recherche du Quebec - Sante.