Publications by authors named "Vanessa Barrili Busato"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the quality of referrals for first Rheumatology consultations in Porto Alegre, Brazil, comparing results from a previous survey in 2007/2008 with current findings post-implementation of new referral protocols and teleconsulting systems.
- A total of 357 patient cases were analyzed over a six-month period, recording demographic data and diagnostic suspicions, focusing on the identification of systemic autoimmune inflammatory diseases (SIRD).
- Results showed a significant increase in suspected SIRD diagnoses for both capital and outlying regions, particularly highlighting improved referral quality in areas using the new triage system, indicating positive changes over the past decade.
