Ultrasonography in rheumatology: time to learn from patient views.
Lucía MayordomoJuan Molina ColladaJacqueline UsonMaría Luz García VivarGustavo Adolfo Áñez SturchioAlfonso CorralesConcepción Castillo-GallegoFélix Francisco HernándezEsther F Vicente-RabanedaFrancisco Gabriel Jimenez-NúñezIgnacio Vázquez GómezMaría Alcalde VillarCarmen MoraguesDavid Castro CorredorFrancisco Javier Toyos Sáenz de MieraJuan José de Agustín de OroMaría Rosa Expósito MolineroJuan José Alegre SanchoLuis CoronelMarco Aurelio Ramírez HuarangaMaría Dolores Ruiz-MontesinoPaz Collado-RamosMarina González PeñasRoberto MiguélezEduardo Flores FernándezCarlos Valera-RiberaEsperanza Naredonull nullPublished in: Clinical rheumatology (2023)
Our encouraging patient-centred results may be useful in facilitating the implementation of rheumatological ultrasound in rheumatology care worldwide. Key Points • This is the largest multicentre survey carried out in patients with chronic joint diseases designed to assess their experience and perceived benefits with the use of ultrasonography performed by rheumatologists in daily practice. • Musculoskeletal ultrasound incorporated into rheumatology care was very well accepted and valued by most patients. • The patients perceived that ultrasonography helps not only their rheumatologist but also themselves to better understand their condition. • The patients believed that ultrasonography helps them accept and comply with the proposed treatment.
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