Pituitary & hypothalamus

Acromegaly management in the Nordic countries: A Delphi consensus survey

Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)Published Delphi consensus survey

Authors' conclusion

This consensus exploration study on the management of patients with acromegaly in the Nordic countries revealed a relatively large degree of disagreement among experts, which mirrors the complexity of the disease and the shortage of evidence-based data.

Study context

Population
Dedicated endocrinologists from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland rating 37 statements on treatment and follow-up of acromegaly
Participants
47 invited endocrinologists
Outcome
Consensus on statements on treatment and follow-up of acromegaly
Methodological detailsLikert-type scale (1-7), consensus ≥80% of panelists rating ≥5 or ≤3
  • Likert-type scale (1-7)
  • Consensus ≥80% of panelists rating ≥5 or ≤3

Recommendations

As reported in the abstract

Consensus reached

Statements with consensus

41%

15/37

Original publication

Acromegaly management in the Nordic countries: A Delphi consensus survey. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). Published 12 June 2024. doi:10.1111/cen.15095

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