标题：Appropriateness of clinical and organizational criteria for intra-articular injection therapies in osteoarthritis. A Delphi method consensus initiative among experts in Italy
摘要：Objective.The aim of the study was to identify the main aspects involved in patient selection,the choice of therapeutic agents and the safety profile, as well as the medico-legaland organizational aspects of intra-articular injection therapies for osteoarthritis.Methods. A committee of 10 experts from Italian universities, public hospitals, territorialservices, research institutes and patient associations was set up. Fifty-two cliniciansfrom a large number of Italian medical centers specialized in intra-articular injectiontherapy took part in a Delphi process aimed at obtaining consensus statements amongthe participants.Results. Large consensus was obtained for statements grouped under the following mainthemes: treatment indications; drug/medical device choice; treatment efficacy; and appropriatesetting.Conclusions. The consensus statements developed by a large number of experts may beused as a practical reference tool to help physicians treat osteoarthritis patients by meansof intra-articular injection therapies.
关键词：intra-articular injections; osteoarthritis; Delphi studies; consensus development
