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ABSTRACT: Objetive
Our objective was to develop practical recommendations, agreed among a panel of experts, on the use and safety of rheumatological ultrasound during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods
We performed a narrative review of the available literature. Based on the literature review, we produced preliminary recommendations that were subsequently agreed among a panel of experts using the Delphi methodology with a 1-5 Likert scale. Agreement for each recommendation was considered if 75% of the panel members scored the item ?4 on the Likert scale.Results
5 overarching principles and 28 recommendations were issued and agreed among the panel. Group consensus was achieved in 100% of items.Conclusions
The document provides useful information about preventive measures in the practice of ultrasound in rheumatology in times of a COVID-19 pandemic based on the experience and literature available to date.
SUBMITTER: Mayordomo L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7709584 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Mayordomo Lucía L Collada Juan Molina JM Hernández Félix M Francisco FMF Bueno Ángel Á Insua Vilariño Santos A SA Jiménez-Núñez Francisco Gabriel FG Martínez Pérez Rosalía R Möller Ingrid I Usón Jaeger Jacqueline J García-Llorente José Francisco JF Álvaro-Gracia José M JM Aparicio Ruiz Eduardo E Asaro Daverio Liliana L Naredo Esperanza E
Reumatologia clinica 20201202 5
Ultrasound is a widely implemented imaging modality in rheumatology practice that implies a great interaction between patient and professional. The COVID-19 pandemic requires a change in our clinical practice, through the adoption of new strategies that allow comprehensive care for our patients, guaranteeing the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals.<h4>Objetive</h4>Our objective was to develop practical recommendations, agreed among a panel of experts, on the use and safety of rh ...[more]