Characterizing clinical findings of Sjogren's Disease patients in community practices using matched electronic dental-health record data.

ABSTRACT: Established classifications exist to confirm Sjögren's Disease (SD) (previously referred as Sjögren's Syndrome) and recruit patients for research. However, no established classification exists for diagnosis in clinical settings causing delayed diagnosis. SD patients experience a huge dental disease burden impairing their quality of life. This study established criteria to characterize Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) patients' SD based on symptoms and signs in the electronic health record (EHR) data available through the state-wide Indiana health information exchange (IHIE). Association between SD diagnosis, and comorbidities including other autoimmune conditions, and documentation of SD diagnosis in electronic dental record (EDR) were also determined. The IUSD patients' EDR w

SUBMITTER: Felix Gomez GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10389720 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature