A survey assessment of combined pediatric dermatology-rheumatology clinics

Authors

Olga S. Cherepakhin, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Sarah Ringold, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Tova Ronis, Division of Rheumatology, Children's National Hospital, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.
A Yasmine Kirkorian, Department of Pediatrics and Department of Dermatology, Children's National Hospital, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.
Heather Brandling-Bennett, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Dermatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

3-26-2024

Journal

Pediatric dermatology

DOI

10.1111/pde.15588

Keywords

connective tissue disorders; health care delivery

Abstract

The expertise of both dermatology and rheumatology may be beneficial when managing autoimmune conditions with cutaneous and systemic manifestations in children. This survey study was directed to pediatric dermatologists who participate in combined pediatric dermatology-rheumatology clinics; 13 sites in North America responded. The results provide information regarding clinic operations, benefits, and barriers to establishment. These findings have the potential to help institutions establish or modify combined pediatric dermatology-rheumatology clinics, although further research is needed to determine their impact.

APA Citation

Cherepakhin, Olga S.; Ringold, Sarah; Ronis, Tova; Kirkorian, A Yasmine; and Brandling-Bennett, Heather, "A survey assessment of combined pediatric dermatology-rheumatology clinics" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 4476.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/4476

Department

Pediatrics