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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Practice Evaluation

Background:

  • The Portuguese Rheumatology Society (SPR) initiated the Rheuma SPACE program in 2015 to enhance clinical care quality.
  • Evaluating current practices is crucial for quality development and achieving health gains.
  • This initiative aimed to establish a benchmark for rheumatology care excellence in Portugal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the quality of care in Portuguese Rheumatology departments against defined indicators.
  • To identify areas for improvement and develop tailored strategies for enhanced clinical practice.
  • To establish quality requirements for achieving excellence in rheumatology care.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a quality indicator set and an excellence model.
  • Assessment of ten Rheumatology departments nationwide using the defined indicators.
  • Generation of individual and global benchmarking reports to identify improvement opportunities.

Main Results:

  • Identified needs for more physicians and dedicated nursing staff.
  • Highlighted suboptimal processes requiring standardized triage, improved follow-up, and better record-keeping.
  • Found patient satisfaction with care, but noted facility needs; professionals are committed but require career development support.

Conclusions:

  • Portuguese Rheumatology departments face challenges with staffing and process optimization.
  • Patient-centered care and professional satisfaction are strengths, but require further enhancement.
  • The Rheuma SPACE project provides a framework for targeted quality improvements in rheumatology care.