Screening for rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease-a Delphi-based consensus statement.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is a major driver of premature mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Detection of RA-ILD is crucial but requires awareness among the treating physicians. To date, however, there is no international recommendation concerning screening for ILD in RA patients.

Methods

After a systematic literature review, the modified Delphi technique in combination with the nominal group technique was used to provide a Delphi consensus statement elaborated by an expert panel of pneumonologists, rheumatologists, and a radiologist. Based on the available evidence, several clusters of questions were defined and discussed until consent was reached.

Results

A screening algorithm for ILD in patients w

SUBMITTER: Hackner K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10902070 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature