Current organization of specialist pulmonary hypertension clinics: results of an international survey.

ABSTRACT: Optimal pulmonary hypertension (PH) management relies on a timely, accurate diagnosis and follow-up in specialized clinics by multidisciplinary teams that have clearly defined responsibilities and protocols. Internationally agreed criteria for expert center staff are lacking, particularly with respect to nurses, who often act as a central component of the team. This survey aimed to evaluate the current organization of PH clinics and the role of nurses. The survey (35 questions) was online February-December 2015 and was advertised at international PH nurse meetings and through international PH organizations to their corresponding clinics. In total, 126 healthcare professionals from 32 countries responded. According to respondents, 54% of clinics managed >200 patients, of whom 49% had a pulm

SUBMITTER: Doyle-Cox C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6557030 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature