Fibromyalgia & musculoskeletal pain
A Consensus‐Based Shoulder Examination for Rheumatology Training
Authors' conclusion
This is the first study focused on shoulder examination specific to rheumatology practice
Study context
- Population
- Past or present rheumatology fellowship program directors currently working in New Englandof 13 recruited program directors (PDs)
- Participants
- 11 participants
- Outcome
- Consensus on tier designation of shoulder examination maneuvers and on examination techniques
Methodological detailsmodified Delphi survey, anonymized electronic surveys, three survey rounds, ≥70% consensus threshold, 100% of participants completed all rounds
- Modified Delphi survey
- Anonymized electronic surveys
- Three survey rounds
- ≥70% consensus threshold
- 100% of participants completed all rounds
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Consensus achieved
Tier designation items with consensus
40 of 52
Technique items with consensus
8 of 13
Original publication
A Consensus‐Based Shoulder Examination for Rheumatology Training. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 17 June 2025. doi:10.
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