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Consensus recommendations on holistic care in hereditary ATTR amyloidosis: an international Delphi survey of patient advocates and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

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source: https://bmjopen.bmj.com

year: 2024

authors: Laura Obici1, Rosaline Callaghan, Joanne Ablett, Catilena Bibiloni,Teofila Bueser, Isabel Conceição, Francesca Dongiglio, Agnès Farrugia, Fabian Knebel, Thirusha Lane, Lars-Ove Larsson, Agnès Morier, Vincent Nicholas15, Teresa Coelho16,17 Correspondence to Dr Laura Obici; [email protected]

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Full Article hATTR Holistic Care Consensus Reccomendations BMJ

Abstract

Background Hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis is a rare, progressive and potentially life-limiting multisystem disease, affecting every aspect of a patient’s life.

Objectives This online international Delphi survey aimed to evolve clinical−patient-led practical guidance, to inspire and encourage a holistic approach to care that is managed in specialist settings by multidisciplinary teams and supported by allied healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patient advocacy groups (PAGs).

Design A 14-member joint patient advocate−HCP primary panel was convened including representation from PAGs and key clinical specialties (neurology, cardiology, internal medicine, physiotherapy, clinical psychology, dietetics and specialist nursing). Guidance evolved on the care provision needed to support seven core goals: early diagnosis and treatment; disease monitoring and organisation of care; maintenance of physical and mental health; family-centred care and caregiver support; patient−doctor dialogue; access to social support and social networking.

Participants From June to October 2022, 252 HCPs and 51 PAG representatives from 27 countries were invited to participate in a Delphi survey. Of the 122 respondents who answered at least one survey question, most were HCPs (100, 82%) from specialist centres; the remainder were PAG representatives (22, 18%).

Main outcome measure Both level of agreement and feasibility in practice of each recommendation was tested by two anonymised online Delphi voting rounds.

Results Based on an a priori threshold for consensus of ≥75% agreement, the clinical–patient community endorsed all but one recommendation. However, only 17/49 (35%) recommendations were identified by most HCPs as a core part of routine care; the remainder (32/49 (65%)) were identified as part of core care by <50% of HCPs respondents, or as largely achievable by 30%–45% of HCPs. By comparison, PAGs recorded lower implementation levels.

Conclusions Further consideration is needed on how to evolve multidisciplinary services (supported by allied HCPs and PAGs) to address the complex needs of those affected by this disease.

 
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