rounds 1, 2, 3.docx

To reach a consensus on an updated version
of the recommendations for the diagnosis and / Treat-to-Target management of
osteoporosis that is effective and safe for individuals with chronic kidney
disease (CKD) G4-G5D / kidney transplant. Delphi process was implemented (3 rounds)
to establish a consensus on 10 clinical domains: (1) Study targets, (2) Risk
factors, (3) Diagnosis, (4) Case stratification, (5) Treatment targets, (6)
Investigations, (7) Medical Management, (8) Monitoring, (9) Management of
special groups, (10) Fracture liaison service. After each round, statements
were retired, modified, or added in view of the experts’ suggestions and the
percent agreement was calculated. Statements receiving rates of 7-9 by more
than 75% of experts' votes were considered as achieving consensus.