Physical therapy in systemic sclerosis: the patient perspective.

Sophie I E Liem Nina Marijn van Leeuwen Thea P M Vliet VlielandGerrie M W BoerrigterCornelia H M van den EndeLian A J de PundertMarisca R SchriemerJulia SpieringsMadelon C VonkJeska K de Vries-Bouwstra

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2021)

We observed a significant variation in the use and content of PT for SSc patients in primary care setting. Our results suggest potential under-use of PT care, in particular for hand and oral dysfunction, and underpin the need for initiatives to improve the quality and accessibility of PT care for SSc patients.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
quality improvement
palliative care
prognostic factors
interstitial lung disease
rheumatoid arthritis
climate change
pain management
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis