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Wafa Hamdi1, Saoussen Zrour2, Kaouther Maatallah1

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, Kassab Institute of Orthopaedics, Mannouba. Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.

La Tunisie Medicale
|January 15, 2025
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This study developed evidence-based recommendations to help physicians detect spondyloarthritis (SpA) early and manage it effectively. The guideline aids in identifying SpA symptoms and streamlines diagnosis and monitoring for better patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Early detection and effective treatment of spondyloarthritis (SpA) significantly improve patient quality of life.
  • Non-specialist physicians often encounter challenges in recognizing early SpA symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assist healthcare practitioners in the early detection of SpA.
  • To standardize SpA assessment and management protocols for adult patients.
  • To streamline SpA diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Collaboration between LITAR and fifteen rheumatologists adhering to INEAS guidelines.
  • Creation of a comprehensive repository based on seven PICO questions, synthesizing local Tunisian data and literature.
  • Validation of recommendations by an independent expert reading group and evaluation by 54 Tunisian rheumatologists.
Keywords:
SpondylarthritisTunisiadiagnosis referral and consultationdiagnostic imagingrecommandations

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Main Results:

  • Formulation of twelve evidence-based recommendations for best practices in SpA management.
  • Recommendations cover clinical indications for referral, diagnostic procedures, and standardized evaluation/monitoring methods.
  • High strength ratings (8-9) and strong agreement (72%-100%) among evaluating rheumatologists.

Conclusions:

  • The guideline facilitates early diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation of all SpA phenotypes.
  • It supports the management of SpA and associated comorbidities.
  • Developed with LITAR support and accredited by INEAS for clinical application.