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RESUMEN Introducción: La fibromialgia es una enfermedad crónica caracterizada por la presencia de dolor músculo esquelético, usualmente asociada a otros síntomas como depresión, fatiga, trastornos del sueño, entre otros. Los conceptos y las percepciones sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la fibromialgia, entre médicos reumatólogos, no se conocen objetivamente. El propósito de este estudio es describir los conceptos y percepciones sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la fibromialgia, entre un grupo de médicos reumatólogos en Colombia. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. A través de un grupo focal en el que participaron dos reumatólogos y un experto en métodos de investigación cualitativa, se diseñó una encuesta para evaluar las percepciones y conceptos que los médicos reumatólogos tienen sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la fibromialgia. La encuesta se aplicó de forma autoadministrada y anónima a médicos reumatólogos pertenecientes a la Asociación Colombiana de Reumatología. Resultados: Encuesta aplicada a 139 reumatólogos. El 25,2% (n = 35) considera que no hay suficiente evidencia para considerar la fibromialgia como una enfermedad; 32,4% (n = 45) usa los criterios ACR (American College of Rheumatology) de 1990 para diagnosticar pacientes con fibromialgia, a pesar de que el 92,1% (n = 128) considera que estos criterios no son suficientes para el diagnóstico de fibromialgia. Los medicamentos más empleados para el manejo de fibromialgia son los antidepresivos, prescritos por el 90,6% (n = 126) de los encuestados, seguido por anticonvulsivantes 64,7% (n = 90) y analgésicos 26,6% (n = 37). Un 76,3% (n = 106) de los reumatólogos considera que el manejo del paciente con fibromialgia debe tener un enfoque multidisciplinario. Por su parte, 81,3% (n = 113) de los reumatólogos considera que el paciente con fibromialgia debe tener como médico tratante principal a un especialista distinto al reumatólogo. Conclusión: El presente estudio muestra información acerca de las distintas percepciones acerca del diagnóstico y tratamiento de fibromialgia entre un grupo de reumatólogos colombianos, documentándose un frecuente uso de los criterios de clasificación ACR 1990. En cuanto a tratamiento, se observa un alto porcentaje de uso de medicamentos, en especial antidepresivos y analgésicos. La mayoría de los reumatólogos considera que los médicos fisiatras, deben ser los líderes del manejo interdisciplinario en el tratamiento del paciente con fibromialgia.
ABSTRACT Bacfeground: Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterised by the presence of widespread and persistent musculoskeletal pain associated with a variety of symptoms. The concepts and perceptions around the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia among rheumatologists are not objectively known. The purpose of this study is to obtain objective data using a survey and then describe the concepts and perceptions on the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia among Colombian rheumatologists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using a focus group, consisting of two rheumatologists and one expert in qualitative research methods. A questionnaire was designed to evaluate the perceptions and concepts that rheumatologists have on the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia. The questionnaire was self-completed and anonymous by rheumatologists from the Colombian Association of Rheumatology. Results: A total of 139 rheumatologists completed the questionnaire, with 25.2% (n = 35) of rheumatologists considering that there is not enough evidence to recognise fibromyalgia as a disease. Around one-third (32.4%, n = 45) consider that the 1990 ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria are not sufficient to diagnose fibromyalgia, despite the fact that 92.1% (n = 128) of them use the criteria as a tool to approach the diagnosis when suspecting fibromyalgia. The most formulated medications for managing fibromyalgia are antidepressants and analgesics, with both groups being used by 90.6% (n = 126) of the respondents, followed by antiepileptics in 64.7% (n = 90) and analgesics in 26.6% (n = 37). More than three-quarters (76.3%, n = 106) of rheumatologists consider that there should be a multidisciplinary approach to the patient with fibromyalgia. Conclusion: Objective information is presented on the perceptions of fibromyalgia among a group of Colombian rheumatologists, reporting a frequent use of the ACR 1990 classification criteria. As regards treatment, a high percentage use antidepressants and antiepileptics. Most rheumatologists believe that a rehabilitation physician should be among the leaders of multidisciplinary management in the treatment of fibromyalgia patients.
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Humans , Therapeutics , Fibromyalgia , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Diagnosis , Musculoskeletal PainABSTRACT
Las Enfermedades del Tejido Conectivo (ETC) comprenden un grupo heterogéneo de patologías multisistémicas de origen autoinmune. La Enfermedad pulmonar intersticial (EPI) asociada a ETC (EPI-ETC) es frecuente y empeora el pronóstico de la ETC. Las EPI-ETC representan aproximadamente 15-30% del total las EPI y se presentan con las mismas formas histopatológicas y radiológicas descritas para las EPI idiopáticas. Esto pone en evidencia la importancia de incorporar en forma rutinaria a reumatología en el comité multidisciplinario para el diagnóstico y manejo de las EPI.
Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD) comprise a heterogeneous group of multisystemic pathologies of autoimmune origin. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with CTD (CTD-ILD) is common and and it worsens the prognosis of CTD. CTD-ILD represent approximately 15-30% of the universe of ILD and have the same histopathological and radiological forms described for idiopathic ILD. This highlights the importance of routinely incorporate a rheumatologist into the multidisciplinary committee for the diagnosis and management of ILD.
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Humans , Rheumatic Diseases/complications , Connective Tissue Diseases/complications , Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/diagnosis , Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/immunology , Rheumatic Diseases/diagnosis , Connective Tissue Diseases/diagnosisABSTRACT
Objective Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is helpful in the diagnosis and therapeutic effect evaluation of rheumatic diseases.It was widely used in developed countries and regions.However the application of MSUS in China was limited.This study was performed to describe and compare the application and demand of MSUS in China between 2011 and 2015.Methods Three hundred and fifty and 467 questionnaires were randomly distributed at the Chinese Rheumatology Association Annual Meeting in 2011 and 2015.Statistical analyses were performed using t test and Chi-square test.P values less than 0.05 were considered stastically significant.Results Three hundred and nineteen and 459 of questionnaires were completed.More respondents used MSUS for patient management in 2015 than in 2011 [(78.0％ vs 60.5％,x2=27.873,P＜0.01].In addition,more rheumatologists indicated that they perform MSUS by themselves in 2015 than in 2011 (22.2％ vs 6.3％,x2=26.223,P＜0.01).98.7％ of the respondents in 2011 agreed that MSUS play a crucial role in clinical practice which was comparable to 2015 (99.8％).Most of them expected to learn and master this skill (88.1％ in 2011 and 87.1％ in 2015).Lack of training was the principal reason for limited use of MSUS in China.In addition,rheumatologists expressed that they did not have enough time to learn and practice MSUS and did not have plenty of money to buy the ultrasound machines.Conclusion Although the application of MSUS in Chinese rheumatologists is limited,the number us users are increased gradually.Most of them have realized the value of MSUS.The most important reason to restrict the use of MSUS is lack of training.So it is meaningful to promote the standard training of MSUS in China.