Clin Exp Rheumatol
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Multicenter Study
The spectrum of early rheumatoid arthritis practice across the globe: results from a multinational cross sectional survey.
To explore patterns of real-world early RA (ERA) care across countries. ⋯ This study provides comparative benchmark information regarding the global provision of ERA care. Substantial variations exist in referral and early assessment pathways with guidelines having a most apparent impact in Northern Europe. Provision of an ERA service does not appear to be constrained by cost, with conceptual factors, e.g. clinician engagement, perhaps playing a role. These initial insights could potentially help harmonise ERA management across countries.