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Migowa AN, Hamdi W, Hashad S, Etayari H, Abushhaiwia A, Ferjani H, Nessib DB, Kharrat L, Fazaa A, Owino L, Faleye A, Owusu SA, Mosa DM, Eissa M, Nasef SI, Elsehrawy GG, Odhiambo R, Orwa J, Abu-Zaid MH. Development of the paediatric society of the African league against rheumatism (PAFLAR) JIA registry and clinical profile of JIA in Africa from the PAFLAR JIA registry. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2024; 22:67. [PMID: 39039515 PMCID: PMC11264440 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-024-01000-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The spectrum of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Africa is still largely unknown. We thus set out to illustrate how we set up the PAFLAR JIA registry and describe the clinical profile of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis across various regions in Africa. METHODS We carried out a retrospective observational cohort study where collaborators were trained on use of the existing PAFLAR REDCAP database to enter data for the JIA patients currently under their care capturing their epidemiological data, clinical features, laboratory investigations, diagnosis and therapy at initial diagnosis. Descriptive statistics including means, standard deviations, medians, interquartile ranges (IQR) for continuous variables and proportions for categorical variables were calculated as appropriate. Tests for difference between groups were performed between categorical variables using Pearson's chi-square or Fisher's exact tests. All analyses were performed using SPSS version 22 software. RESULTS We enrolled 302 patients, 58.6% (177 of 302) of whom were female. The median age of disease onset was 7 years (range 3-11 years) and the median age at diagnosis was 8.5 years (range 5-12 years). The median duration delay in diagnosis was 6 months (range 1-20.8 months). The JIA categories included Systemic JIA 18.9% (57), Oligoarticular JIA 19.2% (83), Polyarticular RF + ve 5% (15), Polyarticular RF-ve 17.9% (54), Enthesitis Related Arthritis (ERA) 18.2% (55), Psoriatic Arthritis 7% (21) and undifferentiated JIA 5.6% (17). As regards treatment the commonest therapies were NSAID therapy at 31.1%, synthetic DMARDs at 18.1%, synthetic DMARDs combined with NSAIDs at 17.5% and steroid therapy at 9.6%. Biological DMARDs accounted for 2.3% of therapies offered to our patients at diagnosis. The average JADAS score was 10.3 (range 4.8-18.2) and the average CHAQ score was 1.3 (range 0.7-2.0). CONCLUSION Our study highlights strategies involved in setting up a Pan-African paediatric rheumatology registry that embraces our broad diversity and the vast spectrum of JIA in Africa while comparing the various therapies available to our patients. The PAFLAR JIA registry strives to ensure a comprehensive representation of the diverse healthcare landscapes within the continent. Further longitudinal observation studies are required to ascertain the long-term outcomes of our patients and ultimately help inform policy to create a more favorable health ecosystem to support the healthcare needs of JIA patients in Africa.
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- Angela Nyangore Migowa
- Department of Paediatrics, Aga Khan University Medical College East Africa Nairobi, P.O Box 30270, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Kassab Institute - Tunis El Manar University - Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Tripoli Children's Hospital, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Tripoli Children's Hospital, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Rheumatology Department, Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Kassab Institute - Tunis El Manar University - Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Kassab Institute - Tunis El Manar University - Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Mongi Slim Hospital - Tunis El Manar University - Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences Nairobi, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Paediatrics, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Rheumatology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Research Unit, Aga Khan University Medical College East Africa Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Population Health, Aga Khan University Medical College East Africa Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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McColl J, Mwizerwa O, Scott C, Tse SM, Foster HE. Pediatric rheumatology education: the virtual frontier a review. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2024; 22:60. [PMID: 38840147 PMCID: PMC11155138 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-024-00978-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Many children with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are unrecognized. Identifying these children requires health care provider awareness, knowledge, and skills to recognize disease features and how (and when) to refer to specialist care. The aim of this paper is to highlight the need for better access to health care, review the essential role that education and virtual care play to address unmet need in low resource areas and especially to expand workforce capacity. Using collaborative partnerships, virtual platforms, and innovative assessment methods, musculoskeletal care and education can be delivered to reach a greater audience than ever before. Increased awareness through multiple initiatives and readily available resources are imperative to improve global rheumatology care. CONCLUSION The needs of children with rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal conditions are vastly underserved around the world resulting in preventable morbidity and mortality. Expanded implementation of virtual education and e-health care platforms provides an opportunity to increase access to care for children globally.
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- Jeanine McColl
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, University of Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital, 28 Oki Drive NW, T3B 6A8, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children, 170 Elizabeth St, M5G 1E8, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Clinical Research Centre, University of Cape Town. Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Anzio Road Observatory, 7700, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children, 170 Elizabeth St, M5G 1E8, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Population and Health Institute, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, NE1 7RU, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Huynh A, Buckle J, Cox A, Czerniecki L, Gowdie P, Renton W, Allen R, Tiller G. The transition process for paediatric rheumatology clinic patients at a single tertiary paediatric rheumatology centre in Australia. J Paediatr Child Health 2024; 60:240-245. [PMID: 38764198 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to examine the transition process of paediatric rheumatology patients from the Monash Children's Hospital (MCH) in Melbourne in order to identify areas that could be improved. METHODS Retrospective review of clinical data from the rheumatology database of paediatric rheumatology patients eligible for transition between January 2015 and September 2020. RESULTS One hundred and sixty-five patients were included; 57 patients were transitioned. Of patients transitioned to an adult service, 38 (88%) were on medication and 14 (33%) had active disease. All patients transitioned to the general practitioner (GP) had inactive disease off medication. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) (non-systemic) was the most common diagnosis in patients transitioned. The mean age at which transition was first discussed was 18.0 years; the first referral was made at a mean of 18.3 years. The mean age at the first adult appointment was 18.5 years. Thirty-nine (91%) patients had a referral completed and 8 (19%) had a transfer letter. Thirteen (93%) patients transferred to the GP had a transfer letter. Transfer documents to an adult public rheumatology service rated 4.3 for quality, compared to 5.5 to the GP. Transfer of care was confirmed in 40 (93%) patients transitioned to an adult service; however, correspondence was available for only 3 (7%). CONCLUSION Although the transition process at MCH was adequate, it could be improved through earlier discussion of the process and improved referrals and documentation. A readiness-to-transfer checklist and a young adult clinic have the potential to improve the process of transition to adult rheumatology care.
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- Aimee Huynh
- Department of Rheumatology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Rheumatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Rheumatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Rheumatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Rheumatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Butler S, Sculley D, Santos D, Fellas A, Gironès X, Singh-Grewal D, Coda A. Effectiveness of eHealth and mHealth Interventions Supporting Children and Young People Living With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e30457. [PMID: 35107431 PMCID: PMC8851322 DOI: 10.2196/30457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) management aims to promote remission through timely, individualized, well-coordinated interdisciplinary care using a range of pharmacological, physical, psychological, and educational interventions. However, achieving this goal is workforce-intensive. Harnessing the burgeoning eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions could be a resource-efficient way of supplementing JIA management. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to identify the eHealth and mHealth interventions that have been proven to be effective in supporting health outcomes for children and young people (aged 1-18 years) living with JIA. METHODS We systematically searched 15 databases (2018-2021). Studies were eligible if they considered children and young people (aged 1-18 years) diagnosed with JIA, an eHealth or mHealth intervention, any comparator, and health outcomes related to the used interventions. Independently, 2 reviewers screened the studies for inclusion and appraised the study quality using the Downs and Black (modified) checklist. Study outcomes were summarized using a narrative, descriptive method and, where possible, combined for a meta-analysis using a random-effects model. RESULTS Of the 301 studies identified in the search strategy, 15 (5%) fair-to-good-quality studies met the inclusion criteria, which identified 10 interventions for JIA (age 4-18.6 years). Of these 10 interventions, 5 (50%) supported symptom monitoring by capturing real-time data using health applications, electronic diaries, or web-based portals to monitor pain or health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Within individual studies, a preference was demonstrated for real-time pain monitoring over recall pain assessments because of a peak-end effect, improved time efficiency (P=.002), and meeting children's and young people's HRQoL needs (P<.001) during pediatric rheumatology consultations. Furthermore, 20% (2/10) of interventions supported physical activity promotion using a web-based program or a wearable activity tracker. The web-based program exhibited a moderate effect, which increased endurance time, physical activity levels, and moderate to vigorous physical activity (standardized mean difference [SMD] 0.60, SD 0.02-1.18; I2=79%; P=.04). The final 30% (3/10) of interventions supported self-management development through web-based programs, or apps, facilitating a small effect, reducing pain intensity (SMD -0.14, 95% CI -0.43 to 0.15; I2=53%; P=.33), and increasing disease knowledge and self-efficacy (SMD 0.30, 95% CI 0.03-0.56; I2=74%; P=.03). These results were not statistically significant. No effect was seen regarding pain interference, HRQoL, anxiety, depression, pain coping, disease activity, functional ability, or treatment adherence. CONCLUSIONS Evidence that supports the inclusion of eHealth and mHealth interventions in JIA management is increasing. However, this evidence needs to be considered cautiously because of the small sample size, wide CIs, and moderate to high statistical heterogeneity. More rigorous research is needed on the longitudinal effects of real-time monitoring, web-based pediatric rheumatologist-children and young people interactions, the comparison among different self-management programs, and the use of wearable technologies as an objective measurement for monitoring physical activity before any recommendations that inform current practice can be given.
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- Sonia Butler
- School of Bioscience and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, Australia
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- School of Bioscience and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, Manresa, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Randwick and Westmead, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Rheumatology, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Priority Research Centre Health Behaviour, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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Connelly M, Lee RR. Technology to Assess and Treat Pain in Pediatric Rheumatology. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2022; 48:31-50. [PMID: 34798955 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2021.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Advancements in eHealth offer unique opportunities for assisting in and augmenting aspects of evidence-based pain evaluation and management with children and adolescents. In this article, we present an overview of some of the opportunities and challenges in pain eHealth for pediatric rheumatologists to consider while caring for children and adolescents seen in their practice.
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- Mark Connelly
- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health, Children's Mercy Kansas City, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW To highlight the current challenges in diagnosis and clinical care of pediatric rheumatic disease and barriers to research and education of pediatric rheumatologists worldwide. RECENT FINDINGS Recent studies and reports demonstrate a paucity of studies on epidemiology, outcomes, and management guidelines from many regions of the world. There have been noteworthy efforts to bridge the gap in under resourced areas. An analysis of the global burden of rheumatic disease has demonstrated that while understudied, musculoskeletal diseases are prevalent and increasingly contribute to loss of years of healthy life. In juvenile idiopathic arthritis, two milestone publications in global pediatric rheumatology have recently been published. An international study evaluated the epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and demonstrated global diversity in both clinical manifestations and outcomes. Notably, the first guidelines for managing pediatric rheumatic disease in a less resourced setting have been published for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This document offers the first publication targeted to address challenges faced by pediatric rheumatology caregivers in low-resourced settings. These documents serve as exemplars for international collaboration in pediatric rheumatology and can be used as models for other pediatric rheumatic disease research. Other efforts are making progress in various arenas towards increasing access to care, education, and training in pediatric rheumatology. SUMMARY The global burden of rheumatic disease in the pediatric population is poorly understood but unrecognized disease greatly impacts the overall morbidity and mortality in this population. More studies in lesser resourced regions are needed to prioritize access to pediatric rheumatology care and prioritize a further increase in research capacity and education moving forward.
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Tangcheewinsirikul S, Tang SP, Smith N, Sukharomana M, Charuvanij S, Vilaiyuk S, Arkachaisri T, Scott C, Foster HE. Delivery of paediatric rheumatology care: a survey of current clinical practice in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific regions. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2021; 19:11. [PMID: 33485337 PMCID: PMC7824936 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-021-00498-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Paediatric rheumatic diseases are a leading cause of acquired disability in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific Countries (SE ASIA/ASIAPAC). The aims of this study were to identify and describe the challenges to the delivery of patient care and identify solutions to raise awareness about paediatric rheumatic diseases. METHODS The anonymised online survey included 27 items about paediatric rheumatology (PR) clinical care and training programmes. The survey was piloted and then distributed via Survey-Monkey™ between March and July 2019. It was sent to existing group lists of physicians and allied health professionals (AHPs), who were involved in the care pathways and management of children with rheumatic diseases in SE ASIA/ASIAPAC. RESULTS Of 340 participants from 14 countries, 261 participants had been involved in PR care. The majority of the participants were general paediatricians. The main reported barriers to providing specialised multidisciplinary service were the absence or inadequacy of the provision of specialists and AHPs in addition to financial issues. Access to medicines was variable and financial constraints cited as the major obstacle to accessing biological drugs within clinical settings. The lack of a critical mass of specialist paediatric rheumatologists was the main perceived barrier to PR training. CONCLUSIONS There are multiple challenges to PR services in SE ASIA/ASIAPAC countries. There is need for more specialist multidisciplinary services and greater access to medicines and biological therapies. The lack of specialist paediatric rheumatologists is the main barrier for greater access to PR training.
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- Sirikarn Tangcheewinsirikul
- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Division of Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.413442.40000 0004 1802 4561Paediatric Rheumatology Unit, Selayang Hospital, Selangor, Malaysia
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- grid.1006.70000 0001 0462 7212Paediatric Rheumatology, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Division of Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Division of Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.414963.d0000 0000 8958 3388Department of Paediatric Subspecialties, Rheumatology and Immunology Service, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- grid.415742.10000 0001 2296 3850Division of Paediatric Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, University of Cape Town, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- grid.1006.70000 0001 0462 7212Paediatric Rheumatology, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK ,grid.472342.40000 0004 0367 3753Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
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Butler S, Sculley D, Santos DS, Fellas A, Gironès X, Singh-Grewal D, Coda A. Usability of eHealth and Mobile Health Interventions by Young People Living With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Systematic Review. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2020; 3:e15833. [PMID: 33258786 PMCID: PMC7738264 DOI: 10.2196/15833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Considering the changing landscape of internet use and rising ownership of digital technology by young people, new methods could be considered to improve the current model of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) management. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to evaluate the usability of eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions currently available for young people living with JIA. METHODS The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were used to oversee this review. We systematically searched 15 databases for 252 potential studies; 2 authors independently screened all quantitative studies reporting the use of eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 1-18 years) diagnosed with JIA. Studies were excluded if they did not report outcome measures or were reviews, commentaries, or qualitative studies. Study methodological quality was scored using the Down and Black (modified) checklist. A narrative descriptive methodology was used to quantify the data because of heterogeneity across the studies. RESULTS A total of 11 studies were included in this review, reporting 7 eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 4-18 years) living with JIA, targeting health issues such as pain, health-related quality of life, physical activity, and chronic disease self-management. The usability of the interventions was facilitated through training and ongoing support. The engagement was promoted by a combination of persuasive influences, and barriers preventing adherence were removed through personal reminders and flexible program schedules to cater to JIA and non-JIA illnesses or other commonly seen activities in childhood. The feedback obtained was that most young people and their parents liked the interventions. CONCLUSIONS The results of this review need to be considered cautiously because of the lack of rigorous testing and heterogeneity, which limits the detailed descriptions of data synthesis. Further research is needed to consider gender differences, associated costs, and the effectiveness of the interventions on health outcomes to better support young people living with JIA.
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- Sonia Butler
- School of Bioscience and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Bioscience and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Director of Research and Innovation, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, Manresa (Barcelona), Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Randwick and Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Rheumatology, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, Australia
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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Dolezalova P, Anton J, Avcin T, Beresford MW, Brogan PA, Constantin T, Egert Y, Foeldvari I, Foster HE, Hentgen V, Kone-Paut I, Kuemmerle-Deschner JB, Lahdenne P, Magnusson B, Martini A, McCann L, Minden K, Ozen S, Schoemaker C, Quartier P, Ravelli A, Rumba-Rozenfelde I, Ruperto N, Vastert S, Wouters C, Zulian F, Wulffraat NM. The European network for care of children with paediatric rheumatic diseases: care across borders. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2020; 58:1188-1195. [PMID: 30668879 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/key439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 11/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To provide an overview of the paediatric rheumatology (PR) services in Europe, describe current delivery of care and training, set standards for care, identify unmet needs and inform future specialist service provision. METHODS An online survey was developed and presented to national coordinating centres of the Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation (PRINTO) (country survey) and to individual PR centres (centre and disease surveys) as a part of the European Union (EU) Single Hub and Access point for paediatric Rheumatology in Europe project. The survey contained components covering the organization of PR care, composition of teams, education, health care and research facilities and assessment of needs. RESULTS Response rates were 29/35 (83%) for country surveys and 164/288 (57%) for centre surveys. Across the EU, approximately one paediatric rheumatologist is available per million population. In all EU member states there is good access to specialist care and medications, although biologic drug availability is worse in Eastern European countries. PR education is widely available for physicians but is insufficient for allied health professionals. The ability to participate in clinical trials is generally high. Important gaps were identified, including lack of standardized clinical guidelines/recommendations and insufficient adolescent transition management planning. CONCLUSION This study provides a comprehensive description of current specialist PR service provision across Europe and did not reveal any major differences between EU member states. Rarity, chronicity and complexity of diseases are major challenges to PR care. Future work should facilitate the development, dissemination and implementation of standards of care, treatment and service recommendations to further improve patient-centred health care across Europe.
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- Pavla Dolezalova
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, General University Hospital, and 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Praha 2, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Allergology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University of Ljubljana and Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University College London Great Ormond St Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- 2nd Department of Paediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- European Network Childhood Arthritis Patient Organisation, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Hamburg Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Newcastle University, and Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Reference Center for Autoinflammatory Diseases, Versailles Hospital- CEREMAIA, Le Chesnay, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Rheumatology and CEREMAIA, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre University Hospital, APHP, Paris-Sud University, Paris, France
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Tuebingen, and Autoinflammation Reference Center Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, Helsinki Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Direzione Scientifica, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charite University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Pediatric Rheumatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- French Reference Centre RAISE, Paris-Descartes University, IMAGINE Institute, Necker Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Clinica Pediatrica e Reumatologia and University of Genoa, Instituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica e Reumatologia, PRINTO Coordinating Centre, Instituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Woman and Child Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Medical education in pediatric rheumatology—unique challenges and opportunities. Clin Rheumatol 2019; 39:643-650. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04746-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A global perspective on the challenges and opportunities in learning about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in undergraduate medical education. Clin Rheumatol 2019; 39:627-642. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04544-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Stinson J, Connelly M, Kamper SJ, Herlin T, Toupin April K. Models of Care for addressing chronic musculoskeletal pain and health in children and adolescents. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2017; 30:468-482. [PMID: 27886942 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Chronic musculoskeletal pain among children and adolescents is common and can negatively affect quality of life. It also represents a high burden on the health system. Effective models of care for addressing the prevention and management of pediatric musculoskeletal pain are imperative. This chapter will address the following key questions: (1) Why are pediatric-specific models of pain care needed? (2) What is the burden of chronic musculoskeletal pain among children and adolescents? (3) What are the best practice approaches for early identification and prevention of chronic musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents? (4) What are the recommended strategies for clinical management of chronic pain, including pharmacological, physical, psychological and complementary, and alternative approaches? (5) What are the most effective strategies for implementing models of pain care across different care settings? (6) What are the research priorities to improve models of care for children and adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal pain?
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Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer Stinson
- The Hospital for Sick Children, Lawrence S. Bloomberg, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, 686 Bay Street, Room 069715, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4, Canada.
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- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, The Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
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- The George Institute, University of Sydney, PO Box M201 Missenden Rd, Camperdown, NSW 2050 Australia.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 401 Smyth Road Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada.
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