Shared Decision-Making
ACC collaborating with Heartbeat Health to provide virtual CV care
The American College of Cardiology announced that it has joined with Heartbeat Health to promote the use of comprehensive virtual care and transform telehealth with a platform for cardiologists.
Study identifies factors linked to dialysis regret, highlights need for care discussions
Patients who reported feelings of regret regarding their decision to initiate dialysis were more likely to have chosen the treatment to “please” others, highlighting the need for robust patient involvement in care discussions.
Q&A: Shared decision-making ‘extremely important’ in maternal care
Many pregnant women refrain from asking questions during maternal care visits, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.
Little evidence available on shared decision-making for knee arthroplasty
Less than 40% of patients with high RA disease activity modify treatment
Despite treat-to-target recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis, only 38% of patients with high disease activity were offered a treatment change during their most recent visit with their rheumatologist, according to survey results published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
‘Our patients deserve better’: ACP calls for US health care overhaul
The ACP called for an overhaul of the health care system in the United States, including a shift to universal health care, in a series of policy papers published in the Annals of Internal Medicine detailing why the overhaul is needed and what action is needed.
ACR, Arthritis Foundation emphasize patient involvement in OA guideline development
The American College of Rheumatology, in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, has released an update to its Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip and Knee, for the first time adding provisions that include direct patient participation, according to a press release.
Article details tools that measure patient experience in ESKD
In a published article, researchers suggest nephrologists consider using tools that measure patient experience and perception to develop personalized care plans for those with ESKD.
VIDEO: Advancements in the pipeline for psoriatic arthritis
Healio spoke with two clinicians from Johns Hopkins University about the psoriatic arthritis treatment landscape, specifically touching on JAK inhibitor and interleukin-6 agents.