Impact of triage by a rheumatologist on appropriateness of referrals from primary to secondary care: a cluster randomized trial.

Elke Theodora Antonia Maria van Delft Deirisa Lopes BarretoK H HanI TchetverikovA EvertseTjallingius Martijn KuijperJmw HazesAngelique Elisabeth Adriana Maria Weel

Published in: Scandinavian journal of rheumatology (2022)

Triage by a rheumatologist in primary care provides appropriate care and adequate experience of care, leading to a higher quality of life. Long-term evidence is needed to assess the value on cost-effectiveness before implementing this strategy nationwide.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
quality improvement
palliative care
emergency department
pain management
affordable care act