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Real-World Adherence to Systemic Sclerosis Quality Indicators: A Single-Center Quality of Care Study.
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Aboabat Aos, Al-Hammad Ala'a, Alhussin Aeaa, AlQutub Samiah, Almaghlouth Ibrahim, Alrajhi Nuha, Alarfaj Abdurhman S, Bedaiwi Mohammed, Alanazi Fehaid Ghali, Alqurtas Eman, Omair Mohammed A, Johnson Sindhu R
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OBJECTIVE: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, prompting the development of internationally endorsed quality indicators (QIs). However, real-world adherence to these standards remains incompletely characterized. We evaluated adherence to baseline and longitudinal SSc QIs and identified predictors of adherence in a specialized clinical practice.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study including all patients with SSc managed at a tertiary SSc clinic between January 2016 and December 2024. Adherence to QIs was assessed across baseline screening (interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension), longitudinal monitoring (pulmonary function testing, echocardiographic follow-up, skin assessment, and clinical documentation), and treatment and referral practices (digital ulcer management and rehabilitation). Multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors of adherence.
RESULTS: Among 66 patients (mean age 46.2 [SD 12.9] years, 92% female), adherence to baseline screening was high, including high-resolution computed tomography (86%) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE; 84%). Baseline treatment adherence was also high, with vasodilator therapy for all patients with active digital ulcers (100%). In contrast, longitudinal follow-up adherence was suboptimal, including annual pulmonary function testing (35%), follow-up TTE after a new decline in diffusing lung capacity for carbon monoxide (36%), dyspnea documentation (63%), chest auscultation (27%), annual modified Rodnan skin score (19%), and physical therapy referral (37%). Older age, longer disease duration, diffuse cutaneous subtype, and pulmonary hypertension independently predicted lower adherence.
CONCLUSION: Despite strong baseline adherence, major gaps persist in longitudinal monitoring, documentation, and rehabilitation, highlighting key targets for quality improvement.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study including all patients with SSc managed at a tertiary SSc clinic between January 2016 and December 2024. Adherence to QIs was assessed across baseline screening (interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension), longitudinal monitoring (pulmonary function testing, echocardiographic follow-up, skin assessment, and clinical documentation), and treatment and referral practices (digital ulcer management and rehabilitation). Multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors of adherence.
RESULTS: Among 66 patients (mean age 46.2 [SD 12.9] years, 92% female), adherence to baseline screening was high, including high-resolution computed tomography (86%) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE; 84%). Baseline treatment adherence was also high, with vasodilator therapy for all patients with active digital ulcers (100%). In contrast, longitudinal follow-up adherence was suboptimal, including annual pulmonary function testing (35%), follow-up TTE after a new decline in diffusing lung capacity for carbon monoxide (36%), dyspnea documentation (63%), chest auscultation (27%), annual modified Rodnan skin score (19%), and physical therapy referral (37%). Older age, longer disease duration, diffuse cutaneous subtype, and pulmonary hypertension independently predicted lower adherence.
CONCLUSION: Despite strong baseline adherence, major gaps persist in longitudinal monitoring, documentation, and rehabilitation, highlighting key targets for quality improvement.