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Variable agreement among experts regarding M ycobacterium avium complex lung disease
Author(s) -
Marras Theodore K.,
Prevots D. Rebecca,
Jamieson Frances B.,
Winthrop Kevin L.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
respirology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.857
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1440-1843
pISSN - 1323-7799
DOI - 10.1111/resp.12440
Subject(s) - medicine , lung disease , pulmonary disease , lung
Data regarding many clinical aspects of pulmonary M ycobacterium avium complex ( pMAC ) are lacking. Guidelines rely substantially upon expert opinion, integrated through face‐to‐face meetings, variably weighting individual opinions. We surveyed N orth A merican non‐tuberculous mycobacteria experts regarding clinical aspects of pMAC using D elphi methods. Nineteen of 26 invited experts (73%) responded, with extensive variability. Convergence could not be reached for most questions. Respondents described extensive uncertainty around specific issues. Findings underscore urgent need for more research.