[Quality of a multidisciplinary orthopaedic-rheumatological consultation]. / Qualität einer interdisziplinären Sprechstunde in der Rheumaorthopädie.
Z Rheumatol
; 69(8): 749-54, 2010 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
An interdisciplinary approach plays an important role in orthopaedic rheumatology. The aim of this study was to test the quality of an interdisciplinary consultation, which analyzed a pool of orthopaedic patients in terms of rheumatological disease.METHOD:
Orthopaedic patients (n=100) were transferred to a multidisciplinary team of experts in a two-stage selection process. Patient data were examined with regard to diagnosis and therapy. A patient interview analyzed the course of disease and effects of the consultation. Patients were questioned on the development of pain, diagnostics and therapy as well as their general satisfaction.RESULTS:
Rheumatological disease was diagnosed in 42% of patients, while specific anti-rheumatic therapy was started in 41%. An improvement in symptoms as a result of treatment was seen in 63% of cases. Patient examinations revealed an above-average level of satisfaction in 63% of patients.CONCLUSION:
Interdisciplinary consultation led to improved and faster diagnosis and therapy of rheumatological diseases, which was positively evaluated by the pool of patients treated.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ortopedia
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Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde
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Encaminhamento e Consulta
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Reumatologia
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Doenças Reumáticas
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
De
Revista:
Z Rheumatol
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article