Comparing outcomes of ILD patients managed in specialised versus non-specialised centres.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early appropriate diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung diseases (ILD) is crucial to slow disease progression and improve survival. Yet it is unknown whether initial management in an expert centre is associated with improved outcomes. Therefore, we assessed mortality, hospitalisations and health care costs of ILD patients initially diagnosed and managed in specialised ILD centres versus non-specialised centres and explored differences in pharmaceutical treatment patterns.

Methods

An epidemiological claims data analysis was performed, including patients with different ILD subtypes in Germany between 2013 and 2018. Classification of specialised centres was based on the number of ILD patients managed and procedures performed, as defined by the European Network

SUBMITTER: Marijic P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420269 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature