Journal article
Best practices in scleroderma: an analysis of practice variability in SSc centres within the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group (CSRG).
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: There is currently no consensus on best practice in systemic sclerosis (SSc). To determine if variability in treatment and investigations exists, practices among Canadian Sclerodermia Research Group (CSRG) centres were compared.
METHODS: Prospective clinical and demographic data from adult SSc patients are collected annually from 15 CSRG treatment centres. Laboratory parameters, self-reported socio-demographic questionnaires, …
Authors
Harding S; Khimdas S; Bonner A; Baron M; Pope J
Journal
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, Vol. 30, No. 2 Suppl 71, pp. s38–s43
Publication Date
2012
ISSN
0392-856X
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
BenchmarkingCanadaConsensusDatabases, FactualDiagnostic Tests, RoutineEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleGuideline AdherenceHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Predictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesQuality Indicators, Health CareRheumatologyScleroderma, SystemicSeverity of Illness IndexTime FactorsTreatment Outcome