National survey on the presence of multidisciplinary meetings for interstitial lung diseases (ILD-MDM) in hospitals in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) represent an interdisciplinary clinical challenge and are not uncommonly associated with rheumatological diseases. Interstitial lung disease multidisciplinary meetings (ILD-MDM) provide a structured platform for interdisciplinary case discussions and decision making. Despite their great importance in patient care, data on the prevalence, structure and function of ILD-MDM in Germany are lacking.

Objective

The aim of the study was to assess the current status of ILD-MDM in German hospitals to gain insights into their composition, processes and potential for optimization.

Material and methods

A web-based survey was conducted via SurveyMonkey under the auspices of the German Society for Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (DGRh

SUBMITTER: Bauer CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700979 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature