PMID: 29846160May 31, 2018Paper

Rheumatic diseases and pregnancy: a national survey about practice patterns among rheumatologists and obstetricians

Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology
Fouad FayadM A Khamashta

Abstract

Management of rheumatic diseases (RD) is often problematic in pregnant patients, hence the need for guideline implementation. This survey-based study aimed to assess beliefs among obstetricians and rheumatologists about managing RD in pregnant Lebanese patients. Questionnaires were completed by a representative sample of rheumatologists and obstetricians practicing throughout Lebanon. Collected data included physicians' information, opinion on pregnancy in RD patients, compatible drugs with fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding, references used in their clinical management, referral to specialists, and knowledge about guidelines. Qualitative variables were analysed using Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, and quantitative variables using Wilcoxon or Student t-tests. Results were matched against a scoring system based on the EULAR/BSR guidelines. p-value <0.05 indicated statistical significance. Analysis showed high response rates of physicians, especially among rheumatologists. Overall, physicians practice was in concordance with international guidelines and only few misconceptions were reported. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was associated with risk on fertility, foetal malformation and eclampsia while anti-phospholipid...Continue Reading

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