[Rheumatological care in the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet Rheumatism Center-a model for conurbations].

[Rheumatological care in the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet Rheumatism Center-a model for conurbations]. Z Rheumatol. 2019 Jul 08;: Authors: Braun J, Kiltz U, Andreica I, Buehring B, Guminski B, Häusler U, Kavruk H, Kiefer D, Lochowski R, Mintrop B, Baraliakos X Abstract The Ruhrgebiet Rheumatism Center, which is highly specialized for rheumatic diseases, is the largest of its kind in Germany. For many years it has fulfilled all the requirements for structural quality required by the Association of Rheumatological Acute Clinics (VRA) including regular participation in the KOBRA benchmarking project. Therefore, the center regularly receives the VRA seal for quality of care. In 2018 more than 7500 patients were treated as inpatients. Within the framework of care according to §116b (ASV since May 2019) there were nearly 25,000 outpatient patient contacts. Furthermore, an early screening program (triage) was established 5 years ago in order to be able to identify patients with musculoskeletal complaints on a potentially inflammatory rheumatic basis. This functions in the sense of an early diagnosis and treatment in accordance with the treat-to-target concept within less than 4 weeks (initially) on an outpatient basis with respect to the required urgency, in order to subsequently provide sound diagnostic support. In the last 2 years 2017 and 2018, this deadline was met in more than 90% of cases. Within the scope of inpatient care approxima...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Z Rheumatol Source Type: research