Patterns of Care Among Patients Referred to Rheumatologists in Ontario, Canada.

Jessica WiddifieldKaren TuJ Carter ThorneClaire BombardierJ Michael PatersonR Liisa JaakkimainenLaura WingDebra A ButtNoah IversCatherine HofstetterAnne LyddiattVandana AhluwaliaSasha Bernatsky

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2016)

Approximately 1 in 3 referrals to rheumatologists were for a systemic inflammatory rheumatic disease. We observed substantial delays to rheumatology consultations and variations in patterns of care that could be amenable to quality improvement interventions.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
palliative care
patient safety
rheumatoid arthritis
physical activity
pain management
oxidative stress
affordable care act
primary care
chronic pain