Pediatric rheumatologists' perspectives on diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of Sjogren disease in children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sjögren disease in children and adolescents (pedSD) presents differently than adult disease. Diagnosis and classification are controversial, optimal treatment is unknown and outcomes are poorly understood. Here, we describe the current perspectives of pediatric rheumatologists on diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of pedSD.

Methods

A voluntary, 17-question survey was distributed to providers in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance and/or the American College of Rheumatology Childhood Sjögren's Study Group at the 2020 Convergence Virtual Conference. Findings are reported using descriptive statistics and chi-square testing.

Results

Of 465 eligible providers, 157 (34%) responded with 135 (29%) completing the survey. The majority (85%) saw

SUBMITTER: Randell RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9446526 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature