Variable agreement among experts regarding Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease

Theodore K. Marras; D. Rebecca Prevots; Frances B. Jamieson; Kevin L. Winthrop

doi:10.1111/resp.12440

Variable agreement among experts regarding Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease

Theodore K. Marras, D. Rebecca Prevots, Frances B. Jamieson, Kevin L. Winthrop

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Abstract

Data regarding many clinical aspects of pulmonary Mycobacterium avium complex (pMAC) are lacking. Guidelines rely substantially upon expert opinion, integrated through face-to-face meetings, variably weighting individual opinions. We surveyed North American non-tuberculous mycobacteria experts regarding clinical aspects of pMAC using Delphi 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	348-351
Number of pages	4
Journal	Respirology
Volume	20
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.12440
State	Published - Feb 1 2015

Keywords

Delphi technique
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection
mycobacterium infection
non-tuberculous mycobacterium
practice guideline

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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