Testing population-based performance measures identifies gaps in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) care.
Claire E H BarberLisa M LixDiane LacailleDeborah A MarshallKristine KroekerSusanne BenselerMarinka TwiltHeinrike SchmelingCheryl BarnabeGlen S HazlewoodVivian BykerkJoanne HomikJ Carter ThorneJennifer BurtDianne MosherSteven KatzNatalie J ShiffPublished in: BMC health services research (2019)
Suboptimal access to pediatric rheumatologist care was observed which could lead to diagnostic and treatment delays and lack of consistent follow-up, potentially negatively impacting patient outcomes.