Knowledge, perceptions, and practices of axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis and management among healthcare professionals: an online cross-sectional survey.
Axial spondyloarthritis
Diagnosis
Exercise
Rehabilitation
Surveys and questionnaires
Treatment
Journal
Rheumatology international
ISSN: 1437-160X
Titre abrégé: Rheumatol Int
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 8206885
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
22 Jun 2024
22 Jun 2024
Historique:
received:
30
04
2024
accepted:
31
05
2024
medline:
22
6
2024
pubmed:
22
6
2024
entrez:
22
6
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a group of inflammatory disorders, including axial SpA (axSpA), characterized by inflammation in the spine and sacroiliac joints. Healthcare professionals have a crucial role in diagnosing and managing axSpA. Assessing their knowledge, perceptions, and practices is essential to enhance patient care. The objective of this study is to evaluate these factors by conducting an online survey. This online survey was performed using SurveyMonkey.com to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to axSpA diagnosis, management, and monitoring. The questionnaire included questions about definitions, management strategies, monitoring approaches, treatment options, and barriers to care. Convenience sampling was used, and the data were analyzed descriptively by Microsoft Excel. One hundred sixty-four healthcare professionals participated; most respondents were rheumatologists from various geographic locations (27 countries). Most participants were familiar with axSpA definitions and diagnostic criteria, demonstrating high expertise. Variations were seen in follow-up intervals and diagnostic preferences, reflecting clinical heterogeneity. Seventy-two (43.9%) individuals had a multidisciplinary team, frequently including rheumatologists, physiotherapists, and radiologists. Of the participants, 73 (44.5%) had online/telephone follow-up sessions. The pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches varied, pointing to the importance of personalized care. Glucocorticoid use varied among countries. Recognizing inflammatory back pain, interpreting radiographs, and diagnosing early was essential to medical education. This study provides beneficial data on healthcare professionals' knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding axSpA. While diagnostic familiarity and multidisciplinary approach are positives, there is a potential to standardize management, improve telemedicine services, remove barriers to physical activity, and optimize treatment options.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38907762
doi: 10.1007/s00296-024-05638-w
pii: 10.1007/s00296-024-05638-w
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Subventions
Organisme : Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju
ID : 'The POLish NORwegian research collaboration to increase quality of health care and improve health outcomes of children and adult patients with RHEUMAtological diseases' (POLNOR-RHEUMA) 0026/2019-00
Organisme : Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju
ID : Support program for Ukrainian researchers" (POLNOR-RHEUMA 'UA') FWD/II/118/POLNOR-RHEUMA_UA/2022
Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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