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Current situation of osteogenesis imperfecta in Spain: results from a Delphi study.
Sagastizabal, Belén; Calvo, Inmaculada; Martínez-Ferrer, Àngels; Clancy, James; Pérez, Álvaro; Gil, Alicia; Bou, Rosa.
Afiliação
  • Sagastizabal B; Department of Paediatrics, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid, Spain.
  • Calvo I; Paediatric Rheumatology Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • Martínez-Ferrer À; Rheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain.
  • Clancy J; Mereo Biopharma, London, UK.
  • Pérez Á; Omakase Consulting S.L, Entença, 332-334, 4º, 1ª, 08029, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Gil A; Omakase Consulting S.L, Entença, 332-334, 4º, 1ª, 08029, Barcelona, Spain. agil@omakaseconsulting.com.
  • Bou R; Paediatric Rheumatology Unit, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain.
Orphanet J Rare Dis ; 19(1): 239, 2024 Jun 18.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38890698
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare disease characterized by low bone mass and bone fragility, associated with an increased risk of fractures, and skeletal and extra-skeletal symptoms that results in an impairment of health-related quality of life of OI patients. Since published studies on OI in Spain are limited, this study aimed to determine the epidemiology, assessed the disease burden, management and unmet needs of OI patients in Spain. Thirty-four experts in the management of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta completed two rounds of online consultation and reported real-life experience and data from Spanish hospitals. Delphi study questionnaires were based on literature review. A working group of nationally recognized clinical experts supported the development of the study questionnaires and the final validation of results.

RESULTS:

The estimated prevalence of patients diagnosed with OI in Spain is 0.5610,000 inhabitants (95%CI 0.54-0.59), which represents that, approximately, 2,669 OI patients are currently managed in Spanish hospitals. It is estimated that approximately 269 new patients would be diagnosed with OI each year in Spain, representing an estimated incidence of 0.06 (95%CI 0.05-0.06) per 10,000 inhabitants per year. Clinical management of OI in Spain is performed by a range of medical specialists; however, multidisciplinary care is not fully implemented. The absence of an approved curative treatment or a treatment to reduce the clinical features of the disease remains the main unmet need.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study provides a snapshot of the current situation of patients with OI in Spain reported by clinical experts. The results provide an estimation of the epidemiology of the disease, and complement the available evidence on disease burden, clinical management, and unmet needs of these patients in Spain.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Osteogênese Imperfeita / Técnica Delphi Limite: Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Orphanet J Rare Dis Assunto da revista: MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Espanha

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Osteogênese Imperfeita / Técnica Delphi Limite: Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Orphanet J Rare Dis Assunto da revista: MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Espanha