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View article: Potential of digital applications for self-management and other outcomes in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic literature review
Potential of digital applications for self-management and other outcomes in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic literature review Open
Introduction Inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) are chronic autoimmune conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, leading to pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. Despite advances in medical treatments, barriers such as …
View article: Between uncertainty and destiny: the patient journey in axial spondyloarthritis care from the perspectives of patients and their relatives
Between uncertainty and destiny: the patient journey in axial spondyloarthritis care from the perspectives of patients and their relatives Open
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease primarily affecting the sacroiliac joints and spine, leading to chronic pain, fatigue, and reduced mobility. The diagnostic delay for axSpA is often long, causing signifi…
View article: Proposal of a radiation-free screening protocol for early detection of interstitial lung involvement in seropositive and ACPA-positive rheumatoid arthritis
Proposal of a radiation-free screening protocol for early detection of interstitial lung involvement in seropositive and ACPA-positive rheumatoid arthritis Open
German Register of Clinical Studies (DRKS00028871).
View article: Digital Transformation of Rheumatology Care in Germany: Cross-Sectional National Survey
Digital Transformation of Rheumatology Care in Germany: Cross-Sectional National Survey Open
Background In recent years, health care has undergone a rapid and unprecedented digital transformation. In many fields of specialty care, such as rheumatology, this shift is driven by the growing number of patients and limited resources, l…
View article: A qualitative exploration of the patient journey in axial spondyloarthritis towards a people-centered understanding
A qualitative exploration of the patient journey in axial spondyloarthritis towards a people-centered understanding Open
This exploratory qualitative study aims to gain a people-centered understanding of the patient journey in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 individuals diagnosed with axSpA, aged 18 years an…
View article: Use of Janus kinase inhibitors before and after European Medicines Agency safety recommendations: a retrospective study
Use of Janus kinase inhibitors before and after European Medicines Agency safety recommendations: a retrospective study Open
Background Safety recommendations for Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) issued by the European Medical Agency (EMA) in 2023 could potentially influence treatment patterns for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drugs, but little is known about the impa…
View article: Analysis of the shorter drug survival times for Janus kinase inhibitors and interleukin-17 inhibitors compared with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in a real-world cohort of axial spondyloarthritis patients - a retrospective analysis from the RHADAR network
Analysis of the shorter drug survival times for Janus kinase inhibitors and interleukin-17 inhibitors compared with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in a real-world cohort of axial spondyloarthritis patients - a retrospective analysis from the RHADAR network Open
In recent years Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) have joined tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) and interleukin (IL)-17 inhibitors (IL-17i) as approved disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) for moderate to severe forms of axial…
View article: A Novel screening protocol for early detection of lung involvement in seropositive and ACPA positive rheumatoid arthritis
A Novel screening protocol for early detection of lung involvement in seropositive and ACPA positive rheumatoid arthritis Open
Background: Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with significant cardiovascular and pulmonary morbidity. However, screening for early detection of pulmonary involvement especially interstitial lung disease (ILD) is not est…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of a Mobile AI-Based Symptom Checker and a Web-Based Self-Referral Tool in Rheumatology: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Diagnostic Accuracy of a Mobile AI-Based Symptom Checker and a Web-Based Self-Referral Tool in Rheumatology: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background The diagnosis of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) is often delayed due to unspecific symptoms and a shortage of rheumatologists. Digital diagnostic decision support systems (DDSSs) have the potential to expedite diagnosis …
View article: Identification of Motivational Determinants for Telemedicine Use Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Germany: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Identification of Motivational Determinants for Telemedicine Use Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Germany: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background Previous studies have demonstrated telemedicine to be an effective tool to complement rheumatology care and address workforce shortage. With the COVID-19 outbreak, telemedicine experienced a massive upswing. An earlier analysis …
View article: Drug survival superiority of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and interleukin-17 inhibitors over Janus kinase inhibitors and interleukin-12/23 inhibitors in German psoriatic arthritis outpatients: retrospective analysis of the RHADAR database
Drug survival superiority of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and interleukin-17 inhibitors over Janus kinase inhibitors and interleukin-12/23 inhibitors in German psoriatic arthritis outpatients: retrospective analysis of the RHADAR database Open
Objective Treatment options with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have evolved over recent years. In addition to Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi), four classes of biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs; interleu…
View article: Prediction of the acceptance of telemedicine among rheumatic patients: a machine learning-powered secondary analysis of German survey data
Prediction of the acceptance of telemedicine among rheumatic patients: a machine learning-powered secondary analysis of German survey data Open
Telemedicine (TM) has augmented healthcare by enabling remote consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients, thereby improving healthcare access and patient outcomes. However, successful adoption of TM depends on user acc…
View article: How do patient reported outcome measures affect treatment intensification and patient satisfaction in the management of psoriatic arthritis? A cross sectional study of 503 patients
How do patient reported outcome measures affect treatment intensification and patient satisfaction in the management of psoriatic arthritis? A cross sectional study of 503 patients Open
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View article: How do patient-reported outcome measures affect treatment intensification and patient satisfaction in the management of psoriatic arthritis? A cross sectional study of 503 patients
How do patient-reported outcome measures affect treatment intensification and patient satisfaction in the management of psoriatic arthritis? A cross sectional study of 503 patients Open
Objectives The AsseSSing Impact in pSoriatic Treatment (ASSIST) study investigated prescribing in routine PsA care and whether the patient-reported outcome—PsA Impact of Disease questionnaire (PsAID-12)—impacted treatment. This study also …
View article: “The Simpler, the Better.” A Qualitative Study on Digital Health Transformation in Early Adopter Rheumatology Outpatient Clinics
“The Simpler, the Better.” A Qualitative Study on Digital Health Transformation in Early Adopter Rheumatology Outpatient Clinics Open
Workforce shortage and the increasing burden of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases lead to extreme time constraints in rheumatology outpatient care. Digital services promise to facilitate care by relieving employees and unleash new cap…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of a Mobile AI-Based Symptom Checker and a Web-Based Self-Referral Tool in Rheumatology: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Diagnostic Accuracy of a Mobile AI-Based Symptom Checker and a Web-Based Self-Referral Tool in Rheumatology: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The diagnosis of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) is often delayed due to unspecific symptoms and a shortage of rheumatologists. Digital diagnostic decision support systems (DDSSs) have the potential to expedite diagnosis…
View article: Digital Transformation of Rheumatology Care in Germany: Cross-Sectional National Survey (Preprint)
Digital Transformation of Rheumatology Care in Germany: Cross-Sectional National Survey (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND In recent years, health care has undergone a rapid and unprecedented digital transformation. In many fields of specialty care, such as rheumatology, this shift is driven by the growing number of patients and limited resources, …
View article: P174 Psoriatic arthritis patients in the UK have a lower quality of life than patients in mainland Europe - an analysis from the ASSIST study
P174 Psoriatic arthritis patients in the UK have a lower quality of life than patients in mainland Europe - an analysis from the ASSIST study Open
Background/Aims Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a heterogeneous, multi-dimensional disease. Treatment pathways are not well defined and have to be tailored to the individual; however, little is known about the factors underpinning a decision …
View article: P178 Current prescribing practices in psoriatic arthritis - comparison between the UK and Europe
P178 Current prescribing practices in psoriatic arthritis - comparison between the UK and Europe Open
Background/Aims Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a multi-system disease with a range of management options. Treatment may vary by geographic location. We compared disease characteristics and prescribing practices in the UK and Europe in the po…
View article: P179 Shared decision-making in psoriatic arthritis consultations
P179 Shared decision-making in psoriatic arthritis consultations Open
Background/Aims A personalised approach is required to optimise management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Shared decision-making between physician and patient is key, resulting in greater patient satisfaction and outcomes. We assessed the d…
View article: Identification of Motivational Determinants for Telemedicine Use Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Germany: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Identification of Motivational Determinants for Telemedicine Use Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Germany: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated telemedicine to be an effective tool to complement rheumatology care and address workforce shortage. With the COVID-19 outbreak, telemedicine experienced a massive upswing. An earlier analysis…
View article: Factors Associated With Telemedicine Use Among Patients With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease: Secondary Analysis of Data From a German Nationwide Survey
Factors Associated With Telemedicine Use Among Patients With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease: Secondary Analysis of Data From a German Nationwide Survey Open
Background Previous studies have demonstrated telemedicine (TM) to be an effective tool to complement rheumatology care and address workforce shortage. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, TM experienced a massive upswing. A previou…