Panel recommendations regarding the appropriateness of referral were based on the median panel score and the extent of agreement between the experts, using mathematical rules that are typically applied in RAND/UCLA panel studies.1
| Appropriateness category | Calculation | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Appropriateness category | Calculation | Recommendation |
| Appropriate | Median score between 7-9 without disagreement* | Referral is highly recommended |
| Uncertain | Median score between 4-6, or disagreement* | Referral is recommended |
| Inappropriate | Median score between 1-3 without disagreement* | Referral is not recommended |
1Fitch K, et al. The RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method. User's manual. http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR1269/