ArticleZeitschrift fur Rheumatologie2026
[Survey on primary care for rheumatology patients in Lower Franconia and the contribution of digital health].
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Abstract
introductionDemographic change is expected to further aggravate the existing shortage of rheumatological care in Germany, particularly in rural regions. Increased involvement of general practitioners (GPs) and more digitalization are therefore considered promising strategies to improve care of rheumatological patients.
objectivesAssessment of the current state of GP-based care for patients with rheumatic diseases, with a particular focus on the role of digitalization. MATERIALS AND
methodsTo answer these questions, a cross-sectional study was conducted among GPs in the region of the Rheumatology Centre Würzburg using a questionnaire with 10 domains and 13 question items.
resultsIn all, 92 GPs participated in the survey, representing approximately 10% of the GPs working in Lower Franconia. On average, 3.9 patients with suspected rheumatic disease are seen per quarter and 22 patients with confirmed inflammatory rheumatic disease are medically cared for. Furthermore, 62% are confident that they can take responsibility for the care of stable rheumatological patients without rheumatological guidance. The majority of them (94.6 %) already obtain their information from digital sources. Only 30.4 % are familiar with digital training for rheumatology, and only 3% uses screening tools for rheumatism. Digital health applications (DiGAs) have already been prescribed by 61%.
conclusionGPs are already making a significant contribution to the care of rheumatological patients and they are willing to provide care for rheumatological patients with stable pharmacotherapy. Digitalization is already being used by GPs in the care of rheumatology patients, but there is still considerable potential for use of digital tools/applications.
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