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      Qualität in der akutstationären Rheumatologie 2021 : Aktuelle Aspekte zum KOBRA-Qualitätslabel des Verbandes Rheumatologischer Akutkliniken (VRA e.V.) Translated title: Quality in acute inpatient rheumatology 2021 : Current aspects of the KOBRA quality label of the Association of Rheumatological Acute Care Clinics

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          Mit einer umfassenden gesundheitspolitischen Qualitätsoffensive ab 2021 sollen die Qualität und Transparenz in der Versorgung von Menschen mit Krankheiten in Krankenhäusern in Deutschland verbessert werden. Gesetzliche Vorgaben zu Mindestmengen und die Ausweitung von Qualitätsverträgen zwischen Kostenträgern und Krankenhäusern sowie die Verwendung von planungsrelevanten Qualitätsindikatoren für eine bedarfs- und qualitätsorientierte Weiterentwicklung der stationären Versorgung werden den Wettbewerb in der Versorgungsqualität zwischen den Krankenhäusern verstärken. Dem Thema „Entwicklung und Definition von Qualität in der Medizin“ hat sich auch der Verband der Rheumatologischen Akutkliniken e. V. (VRA) schon früh nach der Gründung im Jahr 1998 umfassend angenommen. Im Zentrum der akutstationären Qualitätssicherung stehen verbindlich festgelegte Strukturkriterien in Verknüpfung mit dem 2003 in der Rheumatologie gestarteten und bis heute kontinuierlich durchgeführten KOBRA-Projekt ( Kontinuierliches Outcome Benchmarking in der Rheumatologischen Akutversorgung) mit der Messung von Prozess- und Ergebnisqualität. Auf der Basis dieses Rahmenkonzeptes (Erfüllung der Strukturkriterien und Durchführung des KOBRA-Projektes) können erfolgreich teilnehmende rheumatologische Einrichtungen für jeweils 2 Jahre das KOBRA-Label erwerben, welches von der Projektleitung – dem aQua-Institut – vergeben wird. Die herausragende Stellung des KOBRA-Projektes wird beispielhaft anhand von Datenauswertungen des Projektzyklus 2018 gezeigt mit Auswertungen zum Therapiestrategiewechsel bei aktiver rheumatoider Arthritis, Diagnosesicherung von Kollagenosen und Vaskulitiden während des stationären Aufenthaltes sowie zur partizipativen Entscheidungsfindung bei rheumatoider Arthritis. Auf den gesundheitspolitisch geforderten „Paradigmenwechsel – weg vom Bett, hin zu einer leistungs-, bedarfs- und qualitätsorientierten Planung“ – ist die akutstationäre Rheumatologie mit der Verankerung von Projekten zur Struktur‑, Prozess- und Ergebnisqualität sehr gut vorbereitet. Für die in der vom Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss (G-BA) erstellten Richtlinie zu „Rheumatologischen Zentren“ geforderten Qualitätssicherung ist das KOBRA-Projekt ebenfalls eine sehr gute Voraussetzung.

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          A comprehensive health policy quality campaign launched in 2021 aims to improve the quality and transparency of hospital care for people with diseases in Germany. Legal requirements for minimum volumes and the expansion of quality contracts between cost units and hospitals as well as the use of quality indicators relevant to planning for demand-oriented and quality-oriented further development of inpatient care will increase competition in the quality of care between hospitals. The topic of development and definition of quality in medicine was also comprehensively addressed by the Association of Rheumatological Acute Care Clinics (VRA) shortly after its foundation in 1998. At the center of acute inpatient quality management are binding structural criteria linked to the continuous outcome benchmarking in acute rheumatology care (KOBRA) project launched in 2003 in rheumatology (and continuously implemented to date) measuring process and outcome quality. Based on this framework (fulfillment of the structural quality and participation in the KOBRA project) successfully participating rheumatology units can acquire the KOBRA seal of approval for 2 years at a time, which is awarded by the project management, the aQua Institute. The outstanding position of the project is exemplified by data evaluation on treatment change in active rheumatoid arthritis, diagnosis confirmation of connective tissue diseases and vasculitis during the inpatient stay as well as on participatory decision-making processes concerning rheumatoid arthritis (referring to the results of the data collection period 2018). By anchoring projects for structural, process and outcome quality acute inpatient rheumatology is well prepared for the paradigm shift demanded by health policies. Additionally, the KOBRA project is a good prerequisite to meet the requirements concerning quality management fixed in the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) guidelines for recognition as a rheumatology center.

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            Objectives The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) aimed to develop a set of quality standards (QS) to help improve the quality of healthcare provided to adult patients affected by axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) worldwide. Methods An ASAS task force developed a set of QS using a stepwise approach. First, key areas for quality improvement were identified, discussed, rated and agreed on. Thereafter, areas were prioritised and statements for the most important key areas were phrased on consensus. Appropriate quality measures were defined to allow quantification of the QS at the community level. Results The ASAS task force, consisting of 20 rheumatologists, two physiotherapists and two patients, selected and proposed 34 potential key areas for quality improvement which were then commented by 140 ASAS members and patients. Within that process three new key areas came up, which led to a re-evaluation of all 37 key areas by 120 ASAS members and patients. Five key areas were identified as most important to determine quality of care: referral including rapid access, rheumatology assessment, treatment, education/self-management and comorbidities. Finally, nine QS were agreed on and endorsed by the whole ASAS membership. Conclusions ASAS successfully developed the first set of QS to help improving healthcare for adult patients with axSpA. Even though it may currently not be realistic to achieve the QS in all healthcare systems, they provide high-quality of care framework for patients with axSpA that should be aimed for.
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              Even in the era of modern guidelines, the treatment of rheumatic diseases is only as good as the framework of rheumatological care within which the treatment is carried out. The access to high-quality medical treatment for all patients is therefore essentially decisive for the prognosis of the patients. This article describes the current state of outpatient treatment in rheumatology and demonstrates which quality projects, such as treatment contracts, outpatient specialized medical treatment (ASV), digitalization and training as specialized rheumatological assistant (RFA), have been created in order to ensure the treatment of our patients. Furthermore, standards are defined that can guarantee a contemporary and guideline-conform treatment in outpatient rheumatological units. As an example it is an affirmation of the Professional Association of German Rheumatologists (BDRh) for ensuring optimal care for all rheumatology patients through early or emergency rheumatology clinics, treat to target, appropriate delegation of medical duties and diversification of treatment, thus an assurance of the quality and comprehensive treatment in rheumatology. The important topic of safeguarding the next generation of rheumatologists, which is indispensable for this, is also discussed.
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                Contributors
                geriatrie-minden@muehlenkreiskliniken.de
                Journal
                Z Rheumatol
                Z Rheumatol
                Zeitschrift Fur Rheumatologie
                Springer Medizin (Heidelberg )
                0340-1855
                1435-1250
                17 May 2021
                : 1-9
                Affiliations
                [1 ]GRID grid.477456.3, Universitätsklinik für Geriatrie, , Johannes-Wesling-Klinikum Minden, ; Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, 32429 Minden, Deutschland
                [2 ]GRID grid.461805.e, ISNI 0000 0000 9323 0964, Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin und Rheumatologie, , Klinikum Bielefeld Rosenhöhe, ; Bielefeld, Deutschland
                [3 ]aQua – Institut für angewandte Qualitätsförderung und Forschung im Gesundheitswesen GmbH, Göttingen, Deutschland
                [4 ]Klinik an der Weißenburg, Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel, Deutschland
                [5 ]Geschäftsbereich Medizin, Ev. Stiftung Volmarstein, Wetter, Deutschland
                [6 ]Innere Medizin, Rheumatologie und Immunologie, medius Klinik Kirchheim, Kirchheim unter Teck, Deutschland
                [7 ]St.-Josef-Stift Sendenhorst, Sendenhorst, Deutschland
                [8 ]GRID grid.473656.5, ISNI 0000 0004 0415 8446, Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie, , Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin, ; Berlin-Wannsee, Deutschland
                [9 ]GRID grid.470892.0, Rheumatologie und Physikalische Therapie, , Helios Klinikum Duisburg, ; Duisburg, Deutschland
                [10 ]GRID grid.477476.1, ISNI 0000 0004 0559 3714, Abteilung Rheumatologie, , Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein, ; Köln, Deutschland
                [11 ]Roeder & Partner, Ärzte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft, Senden, Deutschland
                [12 ]GRID grid.476674.0, ISNI 0000 0004 0559 133X, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, ; Herne, Deutschland
                [13 ]GRID grid.5570.7, ISNI 0000 0004 0490 981X, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, ; Herne, Deutschland
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                K. Albrecht, Berlin

                F. Schuch, Erlangen

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                Rheumatology
                struktur‑, prozess- und ergebnisqualität,behandlungsqualität,planungsrelevante qualitätsindikatoren,patientensicherheit,partizipation,structural, process and outcome quality,quality of care,quality indicators relevant to planning,patient safety,participation

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