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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2024

Patient interest in the development of a center for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/hypermobility spectrum disorder in the Chicagoland region.

Wendy Wagner, Tom A Doyle, Clair A Francomano, Dacre R T Knight, Colin M E Halverson

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Article in Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Ophthalmic Implications of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Wendy WagnerWendy4Therapy, Naperville, USA.
Tom A DoyleCenter for Bioethics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 410 W 10th St, HITS 3133, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Clair A FrancomanoDepartment of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Dacre R T KnightDepartment of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
Colin M E HalversonCenter for Bioethics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 410 W 10th St, HITS 3133, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. chalver@iu.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-4205-7860
Indiana University School of MedicineHematology Oncology Consultants · USInstitute of Medical Ethics · GBWinnMed · US

Funding

Improving Care for Rare Genetic Diseases: Patient-Provider Communication and Patient Validation in the Ehlers-Danlos SyndromesK01HG012408 · NHGRI · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI Colin Michael Egenberger Halverson · 2022 to 2026
$836k
NHGRI NIH HHS 1K01HG012408-01A1NHGRI NIH HHS K01 HG012408
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of connective tissue disorders that are hereditary in nature and characterized by joint hypermobility and tissue fragility. The complex nature of this unique patient population requires multidisciplinary care, but appropriate centers for such care do not exist in large portions of the country. Need for more integrated services has been identified in Chicagoland, or Chicago and its suburbs. In order to explore and begin to address barriers to seeking appropriate care facing EDS patients in this region, we developed an online survey which we circulated through EDS social media groups for Chicagoland patients.

resultsThree hundred and nine unique respondents participated. We found that there exists a strong medical need for and interest in the development of a center in the region, and participants reported that, if made available to them, they would make extensive and regular use of such a facility.

conclusionsWe conclude that the establishment of a collaborative medical center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of EDS, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, and related disorders in the Chicagoland area would greatly benefit patients by providing comprehensive care, alleviate the burden on overworked healthcare providers, and contribute to the sustainability of medical facilities.

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Connective Tissue DiseasesEhlers-Danlos SyndromeJoint InstabilityHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesChicagolandComprehensive careEhlers-Danlos syndromeHypermobility Spectrum DisorderMultidisciplinary clinic

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PMID38486236
PMCPMC10938836
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