ArticleInfectious diseases and therapy2024
Implementation of Guideline-Based HBV Reactivation Management in Patients with Chronic HBV Infections of HBsAg or Resolved HBV Infection Undergoing Immunosuppressive Therapy.
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Abstract
introductionAlthough patients with HBV have a risk of reactivation after immunosuppressive therapy (IST), the status of their risk management is unclear in Japan. This study aims to describe the proportion of patients who received preventive management of HBV reactivation during ISTs in patients with chronic HBV infection of HBsAg or resolved HBV infection.
methodA retrospective cohort study was conducted using the JMDC Japanese claims database from April 2011 to June 2021. Patients with HBV infections of HbsAg who received ISTs or patients who had resolved HBV infections who received ISTs were identified from the database and evaluated for appropriate management to prevent HBV reactivation.
resultsIn total, 6242 eligible patients were identified. The proportions of patients with appropriate HBV reactivation management, stratified by the HBV reactivation risk level of IST, was 43.1% (276/641) for high-risk, 40.2% (223/555) for intermediate-risk and 14.9% (741/4965) for low-risk patients. When the evaluation period for the outcome calculation was shortened from 360 to 180 days, the proportion for high risk increased to 52.7%. The odds ratios of large hospitals for receiving appropriate management were 2.16 (95% CI 1.12-4.44) in the high-risk, 4.63 (95% CI 2.34-10.25) in the intermediate-risk and 3.60 (95% CI 3.07-4.24) in the low-risk patients.
conclusionHBV reactivation management was tailored according to the reactivation risk associated with IST. However, adherence to HBV reactivation management guidelines was sub-optimal, even among high-risk patients. This is especially the case for ensuring smaller-sized medical institutions, highlighting the need for further educational activities.
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