Development of a Screening Algorithm for Lung Disease in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lung disease (LD) is an increasingly recognized complication of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA). As there are no currently available guidelines for pulmonary screening in sJIA, we sought to develop such an algorithm at our institution.

Methods

A multidisciplinary workgroup was convened, including members representing rheumatology, pulmonary, stem cell transplantation, and patient families. The workgroup leaders drafted an initial algorithm based on published literature and experience at our center. A modified Delphi approach was used to achieve agreement through three rounds of anonymous, asynchronous voting and a consensus meeting. Statements approved by the workgroup were rated as appropriate with moderate or high levels of consensus. These statemen

SUBMITTER: Wobma H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570670 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature