A survey of Canadian adult rheumatologists' knowledge, comfort level, and barriers in assessing psychosocial needs of young adults with rheumatic diseases.

ABSTRACT: To assess adult rheumatologists' comfort level, current practices, and barriers to provision of optimal care in supporting young adults with pediatric-onset rheumatic conditions in Canada. Survey questions were informed by literature review, a needs assessment, and using milestones listed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for the entrustable professional activities (EPAs) applicable to care for rheumatology patients transitioning to adult practice. The electronic survey was distributed to adult rheumatology members of the Canadian Rheumatology Association over 4 months. Four hundred and fifty-one rheumatologists received the survey, with a response rate of 15.2%. Most respondents were from Ontario and had been in practice ≥ 10 years. Three quarters reported a lack o

SUBMITTER: Prasad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10171159 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature