Management of systemic sclerosis: British Society for Rheumatology guideline scope
Denton, Christopher P.; De Lorenzis, Enrico; Roblin, Elen; Goldman, Nina; Alcacer-Pitarch, Begonya; Blamont, Emma; Buch, Maya; Carulli, Maresa; Cotton, Caroline; Del Galdo, Francesco; Derrett-Smith, Emma; Douglas, Karen; Farrington, Sue; Fligelstone, Kim; Gompels, Luke; Griffiths, Bridget; Herrick, Ariane; Hughes, Michael; Pain, Clare; Pantano, Georgina; Pauling, John; Prabu, Athiveeraramapandian; O'donoghue, Nuala; Renzoni, Elisabetta; Royle, Jeremy; Samaranayaka, Muditha; Spierings, Julia; Tynan, Aoife; Warburton, Louise; Ong, Voon
(2023) Rheumatology advances in practice, volume 7, issue 1
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Abstract
This guideline will provide a practical roadmap for management of SSc that builds upon the previous treatment guideline to incorporate advances in evidence-based treatment and increased knowledge about assessment, classification and management. General approaches to management as well as treatment of specific complications will be covered, including lung, cardiac, renal
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and gastrointestinal tract disease, as well as RP, digital vasculopathy, skin manifestations, calcinosis and impact on quality of life. It will include guidance related to emerging approved therapies for interstitial lung disease and account for National Health Service England prescribing policies and national guidance relevant to SSc. The guideline will be developed using the methods and processes outlined in Creating Clinical Guidelines: Our Protocol. This development process to produce guidance, advice and recommendations for practice has National Institute for Health and Care Excellence accreditation.
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Keywords: guideline, management, pulmonary fibrosis, scleroderma, SSc, Rheumatology, Review, Journal Article
ISSN: 2514-1775
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Note: Funding Information: This work was supported by the British Society for Rheumatology. Publisher Copyright: © 2023 The Author(s).
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