Dataset Information

A modified Delphi exercise in physician-perceived risk factors for drug-induced pneumotoxicity in patients with rheumatological disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drugs used to treat rheumatic disease are associated with pneumotoxicity (drug-induced lung disease), but little is known about associated risk factors.

Aim

To determine expert physician-perceived risk factors for developing pneumotoxicity in patients with rheumatologic conditions.

Methods

A modified international 3-tier Delphi exercise was performed. Tier 1 determined patient and drug variables that physicians perceive to be risk factors. Tier 2 determined degree of risk associated with the Tier-1 derived variables. Tier 3 aimed to internally validate and stratify exemplar cases into risk categories.