Publications by authors named "Carlos Feced Olmos"
Background: Evaluate the relationship between structural damage assessed by radiography or ultrasonography in the hands of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with loss of strength together with functional disability.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients with PsA involving the hands. Erosions and loss of radiographic joint space were measured in the dominant hand using a modified Sharp van der Heijde method and an ultrasound assessment.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate how multidisciplinary care models are applied in treating psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients and to establish minimum and excellent standards of care.
- - A survey was conducted among clinicians involved in multidisciplinary care, assessing the types of care models used and the implementation of quality standards, with discussions held at regional meetings to prioritize these standards.
- - Results showed a wide variability in the implementation of quality standards across different areas, with 9 standards identified as minimum, 4 as excellent, and the remaining 12 having criteria for both levels, ultimately aiding in improving healthcare for PsA patients.
To define and give priority to standards of care and quality indicators of multidisciplinary care for patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). A systematic literature review on PsA standards of care and quality indicators was performed. An expert panel of rheumatologists and dermatologists who provide multidisciplinary care was established.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjetive: To describe (structure, processes) of the multidisciplinary care models in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Spain, as well as barriers and facilitators of their implementation.
Methods: A qualitative study was performed following structured interviews with 24 professionals (12 rheumatologists, 12 dermatologists who provide multidisciplinary care for patients with PsA). We collected data related to the hospital, department, population and multidisciplinary care model (type, physical and human resources, professional requirements, objectives, referral criteria, agendas, protocols, responsibilities, decision- making, research and education, clinical sessions, development and planning of the model, advantages and disadvantages of the model, barriers and facilitators in the implementation of the model.
We describe a group of patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and joint involvement. Between February 2011 and January 2012, there were six cases in our unit. Two presented with a pattern similar to rheumatoid arthritis, three had polyarthralgia with an inflammatory pattern and only one patient had asymmetrical oligoarthritis of large joints.
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