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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2024

Hereditary angioedema in Spain: medical care and patient journey.

Teresa Caballero, Carmen Alonso, María Luisa Baeza, Krasimira Baynova, José Cabeza, Isabel Cortés, Danilo Escobar Oblitas, Mar Guilarte, Alejandro Joral, Jesús Jurado Palomo and 10 more

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Teresa CaballeroAllergy department, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain. mteresa.caballero@ciberer.es.ORCID 0000-0003-3005-9858
Carmen AlonsoNursing department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
María Luisa BaezaAllergy department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
Krasimira BaynovaAllergy department, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Madrid, Spain.
José CabezaHospital Pharmacy, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio, Granada, Spain.
Isabel CortésMarket Access, CSL Behring, Barcelona, Spain.
Danilo Escobar OblitasImmunology department, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain.
Mar GuilarteAllergy department, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
Alejandro JoralAllergy department, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
Jesús Jurado PalomoAllergy department, Hospital General Universitario Nuestra Señora del Prado, Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain.
María Ángeles Lara JiménezAllergy department, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio, Granada, Spain.
Ana Martínez VirtoEmergency department, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Laura MedranoAsociación Española De Angioedema Familiar, Torrelodones, Madrid, Spain.
Emilio Monte BoquetHospital Pharmacy, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
Montserrat NavarroHospital Pharmacy, Hospital Universitario Santa María, Lleida, 25198, Spain.
Diego PérezNursing department, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain.
María José Plá MartíNursing department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
Sara L Smith FoltzAsociación Española De Angioedema Familiar, Torrelodones, Madrid, Spain.
Coral SueroEmergency department, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, 29010, Spain.
Carolina ZamoraAsociación Española De Angioedema Familiar, Torrelodones, Madrid, Spain.

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CSL Behring (ESP) CSL Behring (ESP)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency (HAE-C1INH) is a genetic rare disease characterized by recurrent, transient and unpredictable episodes of cold, non-pruriginous oedema without associated urticaria. The characteristics of the disease have a considerable impact on the quality of life of patients. The aim of this study was to increase understanding of the patient journey of HAE in Spain.

methodsA multidisciplinary committee of 16 HAE experts (allergy, immunology, emergency department, hospital pharmacy and nursing) and 3 representatives of the Spanish Hereditary Angioedema Patient Association (AEDAF) who were patients or caregivers participated in the study. A review of the publications on HAE treatment was performed. Semi-structured interviews were performed to HAE experts, patients, or caregivers. Three meetings with the experts, patients and caregivers were held to share, discuss, and validate data obtained from literature and interviews and to build the model.

resultsThroughout the project, the patient journey has been drawn up, dividing it into the stages of pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment/follow-up. Some areas for improvement have been identified. Firstly, there is a need to enhance awareness and training on HAE among healthcare professionals, with a particular emphasis on primary care and emergency department personnel. Secondly, efforts should be made to minimize patient referral times to allergy/immunology specialists, ensuring timely access to appropriate care. Thirdly, it is crucial to encourage the study of the relatives of diagnosed patients to early identify potential cases. Fourthly, equitable access to self-administered treatments should be ensured, facilitated by systems that enable medication delivery at home and proper education and training for patients. Equitable access to long-term prophylactic treatment should also be prioritized for all patients in need. To standardize HAE management, the development of consensus guidelines that reduce variability in clinical practice is essential. Lastly, promoting research studies to enhance knowledge of the disease and align its treatment with new developments in the healthcare field should be encouraged.

conclusionsThe knowledge of the patient journey in HAE allowed us to identify improvement areas with the final aim to optimize the disease management.

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Angioedemas, HereditaryFemaleHumansMaleQuality of LifeSpainAcute attacksHereditary angioedemaLong-term prophylaxisPatient journeyQuality of lifeRecommendationsShort-term prophylaxis

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PMCPMC11110377

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