Introduction <p>The aim of this study is to reach consensus and prioritise the most clinically important assessments, diagnostic classifications, and outcome measures by an international panel of experts for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.</p> Materials and methods <p>A three-round modified e-Delphi survey was conducted between April and May 2025. Participants rated the clinical importance of 14 clinical assessments, 26 radiological assessments, eight diagnostic classifications, and 26 outcome measures identified by a scoping review. Consensus was defined as ≥ 75% agreement. In the final round, items in each category were prioritised for overall condition and by specific age groups (&lt; 6 years, 6–8 years, &gt; 8 years).</p> Results <p>Thirty-eight health professionals, from nine countries participated in round 1. Thirty-four completed all three rounds, a retention rate of 89.5%. Consensus and prioritisation for clinical use were achieved for 10 clinical assessments, three radiological assessments, three diagnostic classifications, and three outcome measures.</p> Conclusion <p>Paediatric specialists have reached consensus and prioritised methods to evaluate and diagnose Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in clinical practice. These results represent an important step towards improving continuity of care and the foundation for future development of clinical practice guidelines.</p>

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Prioritisation of assessments, diagnostic classifications, and outcome measures in Perthes disease: a Delphi survey of international health professionals

  • Stephanie Ball,
  • Luke M. Davies,
  • Kelly Gray,
  • Verity Pacey

摘要

Introduction

The aim of this study is to reach consensus and prioritise the most clinically important assessments, diagnostic classifications, and outcome measures by an international panel of experts for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.

Materials and methods

A three-round modified e-Delphi survey was conducted between April and May 2025. Participants rated the clinical importance of 14 clinical assessments, 26 radiological assessments, eight diagnostic classifications, and 26 outcome measures identified by a scoping review. Consensus was defined as ≥ 75% agreement. In the final round, items in each category were prioritised for overall condition and by specific age groups (< 6 years, 6–8 years, > 8 years).

Results

Thirty-eight health professionals, from nine countries participated in round 1. Thirty-four completed all three rounds, a retention rate of 89.5%. Consensus and prioritisation for clinical use were achieved for 10 clinical assessments, three radiological assessments, three diagnostic classifications, and three outcome measures.

Conclusion

Paediatric specialists have reached consensus and prioritised methods to evaluate and diagnose Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in clinical practice. These results represent an important step towards improving continuity of care and the foundation for future development of clinical practice guidelines.