Evaluación del dolor en consultas de reumatología españolas: Estudio EVADOR / Pain assessment in Spanish rheumatology outpatient clinics: EVADOR Study

Introducción: Las enfermedades reumáticas son la causa más frecuente de dolor crónico no maligno. En los últimos años el dolor y su manejo han cobrado mayor relevancia en reumatología. Objetivos: Establecer la prevalencia y las características del dolor asociado a enfermedad reumática atendido en consultas de reumatología de nuestro país, así como de su tratamiento y la respuesta a este. Métodos: Estudio multicéntrico observacional con 2 fases, una transversal y otra prospectiva. Se recogieron variables del médico, paciente, dolor y su manejo, comorbilidades, respuesta terapéutica y aspectos psicosociales relacionados. Se analizaron las diferencias entre pacientes nuevos y en revisión (PR). Resultados: Se incluyeron 34 centros y 1.084 pacientes, 32% pacientes nuevos y 68% PR. En general, el dolor estaba presente en el 86% de los pacientes, era crónico en el 81% y neuropático en un 12%. El 50% de los pacientes consideraría el dolor aceptable cuando la intensidad en la escala visual numérica fuese≤2. Entre los PR existía mayor percepción de dolor controlado (65,5% vs. 49,4%) y satisfacción con el tratamiento (53,3% vs. 35,6%). El 23,5% estaba en tratamiento con opioides en el mes previo. Conclusiones: En la última década la prevalencia de dolor en el ámbito reumatológico en nuestro país persiste elevada, aunque ha disminuido. El empleo de opioides, por otra parte, ha aumentado.(AU)

Introduction: rheumatic diseases are the most frequent cause of non-malignant chronic pain. In recent years, pain and its management have become more important in rheumatology. Objectives: to estimate the prevalence and characteristics of pain associated with rheumatic pathology treated in rheumatology clinics in Spain, as well as their treatment and response to it. Methods: Multicentre observational study with two phases (cross-sectional and prospective). Variables were collected from the doctor, patient, pain and its management, comorbidities, therapeutic response and related psychosocial aspects. The differences between de novo (NP) vs follow-up (FP) patients were analyzed. Results: 34 centres and 1084 patients were included, 32% NP and 68% FP. Pain was present in 86%, was chronic in 81% and neuropathic in 12% of the surveyed population. Fifty percent of the patients would regard their pain as tolerable if its intensity according to the visual numeric scale (VNS) was≤2. Among the FP it was more frequent to have the perception of controlled pain (65.5% vs 49.4%) and to be satisfied with the treatment (53.3% vs. 35.6%). Of these patients, 23.5% had been treated with opioids in the previous month. Conclusions: In the last decade, the prevalence of pain in rheumatology in Spain remains high, although it has diminished. The use of opioids, on the other hand, has increased.(AU)

Pain assessment in Spanish rheumatology outpatient clinics: EVADOR Study. / Evaluación del dolor en consultas de reumatología españolas: Estudio EVADOR.

INTRODUCTION: rheumatic diseases are the most frequent cause of non-malignant chronic pain. In recent years, pain and its management have become more important in rheumatology. OBJECTIVES: to estimate the prevalence and characteristics of pain associated with rheumatic pathology treated in rheumatology clinics in Spain, as well as their treatment and response to it. METHODS: Multicentre observational study with two phases (cross-sectional and prospective). Variables were collected from the doctor, patient, pain and its management, comorbidities, therapeutic response and related psychosocial aspects. The differences between de novo (NP) vs follow-up (FP) patients were analyzed. RESULTS: 34 centres and 1084 patients were included, 32% NP and 68% FP. Pain was present in 86%, was chronic in 81% and neuropathic in 12% of the surveyed population. Fifty percent of the patients would regard their pain as tolerable if its intensity according to the visual numeric scale (VNS) was≤2. Among the FP it was more frequent to have the perception of controlled pain (65.5% vs 49.4%) and to be satisfied with the treatment (53.3% vs. 35.6%). Of these patients, 23.5% had been treated with opioids in the previous month. CONCLUSIONS: In the last decade, the prevalence of pain in rheumatology in Spain remains high, although it has diminished. The use of opioids, on the other hand, has increased.

Nomenclátor jerarquizado en reumatología / Hierarchical nomenclature in rheumatology

INTRODUCCIÓN: Una misión de la Sociedad Española de Reumatología es aportar las herramientas necesarias para alcanzar la excelencia asistencial. En la actualidad no existe una referencia que cuantifique la complejidad de los actos médicos de esta especialidad. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Se elaboró una relación de los actos propios del reumatólogo y se estableció un sistema de clasificación jerárquica a partir de la construcción de un índice de complejidad, calculado mediante el tiempo de realización y el grado de dificultad de cada acto. RESULTADOS: Los resultados del método Delphi tendieron a una opinión grupal consensuada (media σ2 - σ1=0,75-1,43=-0,68, media IQR2 - IQR1=0,8-1,9=-1,1). El rango de valores del índice de complejidad osciló de 48 a 465 puntos. Entre las consultas, las que alcanzaron mayor gradación fueron la primera visita al paciente hospitalizado (366) y la visita a domicilio (369). Entre las técnicas diagnósticas, destacaron las biopsias. Las que puntuaron más alto fueron: biopsia ósea (465), de nervio sural (416) y sinovial (380). La ecografía tuvo una puntuación de 204, la capilaroscopia de 113 y la densitometría de 112. Entre las técnicas terapéuticas, la máxima dificultad (388), la alcanzó la infiltración/artrocentesis/ inyección articular infantil. La puntuación de la inyección articular con control ecográfico fue de 163. El informe clínico de minusvalía, 323 y el informe pericial, 370. CONCLUSIONES: Este trabajo ha permitido elaborar un nomenclátor de 54 actos en reumatología donde se identifican como actos más complejos la realización de biopsias (ósea, nervio sural, sinovial), la visita a paciente hospitalizado, la visita a domicilio, la infiltración infantil bajo sedación y la elaboración de un informe pericial. La ecografía osteomuscular es considerada el doble de compleja de una visita sucesiva, la capilaroscopia o la densitometría ósea

INTRODUCTION: One of the missions of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology is to provide the necessary tools for excellence in health care. Currently, there is no reference point to quantify medical actions in this specialty, and this is imperative. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A list of actions was drawn up and a hierarchical classification system was established by developing a complexity index, calculated based on the completion time and difficulty level of each action. RESULTS: The results of the Delphi method tended to the consensus opinion within a group (mean σ2 - σ1=0.75-1.43=-0.68, mean IQR2 - IQR1=0.8-1.9=-1.1). The values of the complexity index ranged between 48 and 465 points. Among consultation actions, those reaching the highest scores were the first inpatient visit (366) and visits to the patient's home (369). Among diagnostic techniques, biopsies were prominent, those with the highest score were: bone biopsy (465), sural nerve biopsy (416) and synovial biopsy (380). Ultrasound scan scored 204, capillaroscopy 113 and densitometry 112. Among therapeutic techniques, infiltration/ arthrocentesis/articular injection in children reached the highest difficulty (388). The score for ultrasound-guided articular injection was 163. The score for clinical report on disability was 323 and expert report 370. CONCLUSIONS: A nomenclature of 54 actions in Rheumatology was compiled. Biopsies (bone, sural nerve, synovial), inpatient visits, visits to the patient's home, infiltrations in children, and the preparation of the expert report were identified as the most complex actions. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is twice as complex as subsequent visits, capillaroscopy or bone densitometry

Hierarchical nomenclature in rheumatology. / Nomenclátor jerarquizado en reumatología.

INTRODUCTION: One of the missions of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology is to provide the necessary tools for excellence in health care. Currently, there is no reference point to quantify medical actions in this specialty, and this is imperative. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A list of actions was drawn up and a hierarchical classification system was established by developing a complexity index, calculated based on the completion time and difficulty level of each action. RESULTS: The results of the Delphi method tended to the consensus opinion within a group (mean σ2 - σ1=0.75-1.43=-0.68, mean IQR2 - IQR1=0.8-1.9=-1.1). The values of the complexity index ranged between 48 and 465 points. Among consultation actions, those reaching the highest scores were the first inpatient visit (366) and visits to the patient's home (369). Among diagnostic techniques, biopsies were prominent, those with the highest score were: bone biopsy (465), sural nerve biopsy (416) and synovial biopsy (380). Ultrasound scan scored 204, capillaroscopy 113 and densitometry 112. Among therapeutic techniques, infiltration/ arthrocentesis/articular injection in children reached the highest difficulty (388). The score for ultrasound-guided articular injection was 163. The score for clinical report on disability was 323 and expert report 370. CONCLUSIONS: A nomenclature of 54 actions in Rheumatology was compiled. Biopsies (bone, sural nerve, synovial), inpatient visits, visits to the patient's home, infiltrations in children, and the preparation of the expert report were identified as the most complex actions. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is twice as complex as subsequent visits, capillaroscopy or bone densitometry.