Implementing Treat to Target Approach in the Care of Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Authors

Julia G. Harris, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Jamie Holland, Children's Mercy Hospital
Emily Fox, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Leslie Favier, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Ashley M. Cooper, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Publication Date

10-2019

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Abstract

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic inflammatory disease seen in pediatric rheumatology. Despite advances in biologic therapy, many children with JIA will experience morbidity. Treat to Target is a treatment paradigm that involves setting a target of disease activity, using shared decision making, and incorporating clinical decision support. Our clinic aimed to set a treatment target on 50% of eligible JIA patients by December 31, 2019.

MeSH Keywords

Arthritis, Juvenile; Child; Adolescent; Quality Improvement; Disease Management

Keywords

Treat to Target

Disciplines

Pediatric Nursing | Pediatrics | Rheumatology

Notes

Acknowledgements: We thank Drs. Maria Ibarra, Cara Hoffart, and Jordan Jones in addition to rheumatology nurses, Amy Ivy, and all of our participating patients and families.

Recommended Citation

Harris, Julia G.; Holland, Jamie; Fox, Emily; Favier, Leslie; and Cooper, Ashley M., "Implementing Treat to Target Approach in the Care of Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis" (2019). Posters. 132.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/posters/132