Table 2.
Characteristics of the members in the pre-Delphi and Delphi consensus exercises.
| Demographics and Characteristics | Pre-Delphi Exercise (N = 7) | Delphi Rounds (N = 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists, N (%) | 1 (14.3) | 1 (8.3) |
| Dentists, N (%) | 1 (14.3) | 2 (16.6) |
| Otorhinolaryngologist, N (%) | 1 (14.3) | 1 (8.3) |
| Anesthesiologists, N (%) | - | 1 (8.3) |
| Allergists/Allergologists, N (%) | 1 (14.3) | 1 (8.3) |
| Rheumatologists | - | 1 (8.3) |
| Alternative Medicine Doctors | - | 1 (8.3) |
| Biologists, N (%) | 2 (28.6) | 2 (16.6) |
| Representatives of Patients, N (%) | 1 (14.3) | 1 (8.3) |
| Male, N (%) | 5 (71.4) | 9 (75.0) |
| Age, Median (IQR), Years | 52 (50–57.5) | 55 (47–59) |
| Clinical/Research Experience, Median (IQR), Years | 25.5 (21.3–27.5) | 26 (15.5–34.5) |
| Academic Experience, N (%) * | 5 (71.4) | 5 (41.7) |
| Hospital or Private Practice Experience, N (%) | 4 (57.1) | 9 (75.0) |
| Both, N (%) | 6 (85.7) | 11 (91.7) |
IQR: Interquartile range. * Among the experts, five had an academic position: 1 Postdoctoral Fellow (G.D.), 1 Assistant Professor (A.M.) and 3 Associate Professors (A.M, D.C. and P.D.M.P.).