Standards for structured reporting of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans: best practice recommendations by the Pan Arab Osteoporosis Society
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Published:2023-10-03
Issue:1
Volume:50
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ISSN:2090-3235
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Container-title:Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Egypt Rheumatol Rehabil
Author:
El Miedany YasserORCID, El Gaafary MahaORCID, Gadallah NaglaaORCID, Sulimani RiadORCID, AlAli Nadia S., Alzoubi Ziad, Azim Atef AbdelORCID, Abdulateef NizarORCID, Adib Gemma, Elwy MohamedORCID, Al Izzi Mustafa KhalidORCID, El Maghraoui AbdellahORCID, Mahran SafaaORCID, Masri Basel K.ORCID, Al Emadi SamarORCID, Abu-Zaid Mohammed HassanORCID, Saba Elias, Hassan WaleedORCID, El Rakaawi ManalORCID, Otom Ali, Elwakil WalaaORCID
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is an important diagnostic test for bone mass status. The aim of this work was to set the standards for structured reporting of DXA measurements in adults within the context of fracture and fall risk assessment.
Results
Two rounds of Delphi were completed. The first Delphi round had a 68% response rate, while round two had a 100% response rate. After round 2, a total of 28 items were obtained, which were classified into three domains. The percentage of people who agreed with the recommendations (ranks 9–7) ranged from 76.5 to 100%. The wording of all 19 clinical standards determined by the scientific committee was agreed upon (i.e., 75% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed).
Conclusion
The DXA scan report is an independent document that contains sufficient information to enable optimal osteoporosis management advised by an experienced healthcare professional. Setting up quality standards for DXA scans not only supports healthcare professionals reporting/interpreting bone densitometry but also meets the parameters outlined in national as well as international guidelines or recommendations for the optimal management of osteoporosis and subsequent prevention of low trauma fractures.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Materials Science (miscellaneous),Business and International Management
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