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. 2023 Nov 24;10(1):e001594. doi: 10.1136/bmjresp-2022-001594

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Flow chart indicating the consensus on the patient pathway to diagnosis. ^aFor statements assessed on a 7-point Likert scale, the data are median (IQR). The scale was from –3 (strongly disagree) to +3 (strongly agree). 6MWT, 6-minute walk test; ANA, antinuclear antibodies; CCP, cyclic citrullinated peptide; CTD, connective tissue disease; DLco, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide; FVC, forced vital capacity; HRCT, high-resolution CT; ILD, interstitial lung disease; MDD, multidisciplinary discussion; MDT, multidisciplinary team; PCP, primary care physician; PFT, pulmonary function test; RF, rheumatoid factor; SSA, Sjögren’s-syndrome-related antigen A.