Development and formulation of the classification criteria for osteoarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The classification criteria of osteoarthritis (OA) is lack of the support of relevant research evidence and there is no standardized protocol for detailed steps of the development or clinical verification of classification criteria has yet been established. This study aims to describe the development process of the Categorization of Osteoarthritis CHecklist (COACH), which is designed to choose the precise treatment option for patients with OA.

Methods

A multidisciplinary panel was established to gather opinions. We conducted questionnaire survey and literature review to generate and COACH Panel members were invited to review the drafted classification criteria and optimize classification criteria. The final list of items was discussed and reached the agreement by

SUBMITTER: Huang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7575945 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature