Examining the Case for Palliative Care in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex, multiorgan disease that causes substantial and progressive symptoms and impairs quality of life. International guidelines recommend early, integrated palliative care for patients with advanced cardiopulmonary disease, such as heart failure and interstitial lung...
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| Published in: | Journal of rheumatology Vol. 51; no. 10; p. jrheum.2023-1251 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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01-10-2024
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| Summary: | Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex, multiorgan disease that causes substantial and progressive symptoms and impairs quality of life. International guidelines recommend early, integrated palliative care for patients with advanced cardiopulmonary disease, such as heart failure and interstitial lung disease, as this care can improve patient, caregiver, and healthcare outcomes. In this article, we examine the potential need and role for palliative care in SSc. We propose that early, integrated palliative care could improve symptom control and quality of life and recommend a research agenda for palliative care in SSc to address the lack of evidence in this area. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 ObjectType-Review-3 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 0315-162X 1499-2752 1499-2752 |
| DOI: | 10.3899/jrheum.2023-1251 |