Patient perspectives on health care provider practices leading to an axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis: an exploratory qualitative research study

Patient perspectives on health care provider practices leading to an axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis: an exploratory qualitative research study

Abstract Background The average time to a diagnosis for people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is 7-10 years. Delayed diagnosis may result in increased structural damage, worse physical function, and worse quality of life relative to patients with a timely axSpA diagnosis. Understanding patient...

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Main Authors: Kate L. Lapane, Catherine Dubé, Katarina Ferrucci, Sara Khan, Kristine A. Kuhn, Esther Yi, Jonathan Kay, Shao-Hsien Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Delayed diagnosis
Quality of life
Focus groups
Spondyloarthritis
Patient preference
Back pain
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01599-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01599-2

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