This is a multi-national, multi-site, observational study to determine which of two strategies, when used by referring physicians is superior in the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (AS) by rheumatologists.
Subjects will be selected using a non-probability sampling method. For each center of excellence, the local network of referring physicians will be assigned, according to a random code in a 1:1 ratio, to use one of the two referral strategies for eligible patients.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,090
To determine which of two referral strategies, when used by referring physicians, is superior in the diagnosis of AS by rheumatologists.
Time frame: Approximately 3-6 months
To determine which of the referral criteria proposed, or which combination of referral criteria, is the most successful and workable in the diagnosis of AS when used by referring physicians.
Time frame: Approximately 3-6 months
To describe the demographics and disease characteristics of patients diagnosed with AS.
Time frame: Approximately 3-6 months
To compare patient-derived data with physician data to determine whether the former alone can serve as effective screening for AS.
Time frame: Approximately 3-6 months
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