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Table 3 Results of the evaluation questionnaire

From: Optimizing the use of expert panel reference diagnoses in diagnostic studies of multidimensional syndromes

Item

Result

Instructions, procedure and diagnostic questions were clear

92%

Estimated time per case to fill in the internet form

10 minutes

Diagnosis reflects medical practice

100%

Consensus procedure considered valid to determine a reference diagnosis (scale 0–10)

7.1

Sufficient information available to determine a diagnosis

33%

Influence of baseline diagnosis on reference diagnosis (scale 0–10)

5.7

All panel members had equal shares in the discussion*

50%

Felt impeded in expressing their opinion

0%

Years of experience needed to participate in an expert panel (average, range)*

3, 1-5

Two-year follow-up on disease course is sufficient to determine a reference diagnosis

33%

Three experts is enough

100%

  1. *One expert answered ‘don’t know’ to the this question.