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Shannon Herndon1, Jack Kimball2, Laura Ross3,4
1Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
Palliative care (PC) can enhance quality of life for patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). Integrating PC early improves goal-concordant care for these chronic, incurable conditions.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Palliative Care
- Immunology
Background:
- Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are chronic, incurable immune-mediated conditions.
- SARDs present with significant symptom burden, disability, and potential for early mortality.
- Palliative care (PC) is increasingly recommended for chronic, life-limiting illnesses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide palliative care (PC) clinicians in managing patients with rheumatic diseases.
- To highlight the benefits of integrating PC into rheumatology care.
- To improve quality of life and goal-concordant care for individuals with SARDs.
Main Methods:
- Review of current treatment guidelines for chronic, life-limiting conditions.
- Analysis of recent rheumatology treatment guidelines recommending PC.
- Development of practical tips for PC clinicians.
Main Results:
- The integration of PC into rheumatology is a recent development.
- PC offers an opportunity to improve patient outcomes in SARDs.
- Specific guidance for PC clinicians is needed.
Conclusions:
- Early palliative care assessment is beneficial for patients diagnosed with SARDs.
- Integrating PC into rheumatology can enhance care for severe rheumatic diseases.
- This article provides 10 essential tips for PC clinicians caring for rheumatic disease patients.
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