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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2022

A retrospective cohort study on European Reference Network for Rare Vascular Diseases 5 outcome measures for Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia in Denmark.

Troels Hvelplund, Bibi Lange, Susanne Djernes Bird, Malene Korsholm, Anette Drøhse Kjeldsen

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Troels HvelplundResearch Unit for ORL - Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, 1st Floor, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
Bibi LangeResearch Unit for ORL - Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, 1st Floor, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
Susanne Djernes BirdResearch Unit for ORL - Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, 1st Floor, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
Malene KorsholmResearch Unit for ORL - Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, 1st Floor, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
Anette Drøhse KjeldsenResearch Unit for ORL - Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, 1st Floor, 5000, Odense C, Denmark. anette.kjeldsen@rsyd.dk.ORCID 0000-0003-0593-6302
University of Southern Denmark · DKOdense University Hospital · DK

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Abstract

backgroundHereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by several clinical symptoms including epistaxis, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), and telangiectasia. In 2018, European Reference Network for Rare Vascular Diseases (VASCERN) recommended five outcome measures for HHT-patients to guide health care providers, some with limited experience in treating HHT, and thereby maximizing the number of HHT-patients receiving good care. The outcome measures cover the following aspects: (1) 90% of the patients should receive a pulmonary AVM (PAVM) screening; (2) 90% of the patients should receive written advice on nosebleed; (3) 70% should be assessed for iron deficiency; (4) 100% of the patients should receive written advice on antibiotic (AB) prophylaxis prior to dental and surgical procedures, and (5) 100% of relevant patients should receive written advice on pregnancy. We have introduced the outcome measures as Benchmarks in our HHT-centre and wanted to evaluate the extend of implementation we have achieved. We constantly struggle to secure the best possible treatment of our HHT-patients.

methodsThe study was a non-interventional retrospective study. Data was collected manually from patient records and from the Danish HHT-database.

resultsA total of 180 HHT-patients were included, all diagnosed in the period from January 1st, 2016, to December 31st, 2020. All patients were screened for PAVM. We could confirm that 66% of patients who had epistaxis received thoroughly advice. Assessment for iron deficiency was performed in 80% of the adult patients. Thoroughly advice on AB prophylaxis was documented in 75%. Thoroughly advice on pregnancy was documented in 80% of female patients 15-45 years of age. There were no significant differences over time for any of the outcome measures.

conclusionsThe Danish HHT-centre reached the target threshold for outcome measures 1 and 3. It could not be documented that the target thresholds for outcome measures 2, 4, and 5 were achieved. As information and education are a very important part of HHT care, focus on and documentation that all patients receive the relevant advice must be a priority in order to ensure best care.

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Arteriovenous MalformationsTelangiectasia, Hereditary HemorrhagicAdultDenmarkFemaleHumansOutcome Assessment, Health CarePregnancyRetrospective StudiesHereditary Haemorrhagic TelangiectasiaIron deficiencyPAVM screeningVASCERN

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