Delays in Referral to Multidisciplinary Care for Black Individuals With Sarcoidosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcoidosis is a complex granulomatous disease that benefits from multidisciplinary subspecialty expertise. Inequitable access to care contributes to racial disparities in many diseases; however, to our knowledge, no studies have examined racial differences in referral times to Sarcoidosis Centers of Excellence.

Research question

Is there an association between race and time from sarcoidosis diagnosis to referral to an independently certified, peer-reviewed World Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders Center of Excellence? Does a referral result in a change in sarcoidosis management?

Study design and methods

We retrospectively reviewed all 2021 referrals to the Johns Hopkins Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence. Multivariable Cox regressio

SUBMITTER: Mathias KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12413202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature