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Tıp Öğrencilerini ve Klinisyenleri Nadir Hastalıklarla Baş Edebilecek Şekilde Nasıl Eğitebiliriz? Nadir Hastalıkların Yönetiminde Bütüncül Bir Yaklaşım

Year 2021, Volume: 15 Issue: 5, 447 - 450, 23.09.2021
https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.917279

Abstract

Nadir hastalıklar hep birlikte dünyada 263-336 milyon insanı etkilemektedir. Çoğu zaman müfredatta yer almamasına karşın tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin, pratisyenlerin ve çocuk uzmanlarının bu hastalık grubuna nasıl yaklaşmaları gerektiği konusunda eğitilmeleri gerekmektedir.
Biz yazımızda nadir hastalıklardan ne zaman şüphelenmek gerektiği ve şüphelenilen hastalarda ayırıcı tanı ve yaklaşım basamakları ve takipte dikkat edilmesi gereken noktalar konularında bütüncül bir metot tanımladık. Algoritma yardımıyla birçok farklı yöntemi birbiriyle iç içe geçmiş, hızlı ve basamaklı bir şekilde kullanarak olası tanıya gidilmesini ve uzun dönem takip prensiplerini önerdik.
Nadir hastalıklar konusunda klinisyenlerin farkındalığının artması hayati önem taşımaktadır. Buna karşın nadir hastalıkların eğitimde nasıl işlenmesi gerektiğiyle ilgili bir fikir birliği bulunmamaktadır. Geliştirdiğimiz bütüncül yaklaşımın daha yetkin klinisyenlerin yetiştirilmesinde faydalı olacağını umuyoruz.

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References

  • Richter T, Nestler-Parr S, Babela R, et al. Rare Disease Terminology and Definitions-A Systematic Global Review. 2015;18(6):906-14.
  • Nguengang Wakap S, Lambert DM, Olry A, Rodwell C, Gueydan C, Lanneau V, et al. Estimating cumulative point prevalence of rare diseases: analysis of the Orphanet database. Eur J Hum Genet. 2020;28(2):165-73.
  • Engel PA, Bagal S, Broback M, Boice N. Physician and patient perceptions regarding physician training in rare diseases: the need for stronger educational initiatives for physicians. . J Rare Dis. 2015;1(2):1-15.
  • Wolyniak MJ, Bemis LT, Prunuske AJ. Improving medical students' knowledge of genetic disease: a review of current and emerging pedagogical practices. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2015;6:597-607.
  • Anderson M, Elliott EJ, Zurynski YA. Australian families living with rare disease: experiences of diagnosis, health services use and needs for psychosocial support. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2013;8:22.
  • Zurynski Y, Deverell M, Dalkeith T, Johnson S, Christodoulou J, Leonard H, et al. Australian children living with rare diseases: experiences of diagnosis and perceived consequences of diagnostic delays. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2017;12(1):68.
  • Zurynski YA, Elliott EJ. Challenges of transition to adult health services for patients with rare diseases. Med J Aust. 2013;198(11):575-6.
  • Elliott E, Zurynski Y. Rare diseases are a 'common' problem for clinicians. Aust Fam Physician. 2015;44(9):630-3.
  • Baynam G, Pachter N, McKenzie F, Townshend S, Slee J, Kiraly-Borri C, et al. The rare and undiagnosed diseases diagnostic service - application of massively parallel sequencing in a state-wide clinical service. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2016;11(1):77.
  • Zurynski Y, Gonzalez A, Deverell M, Phu A, Leonard H, Christodoulou J, et al. Rare disease: a national survey of paediatricians' experiences and needs. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2017;1(1):e000172.
  • Foundation JM. 10 warning signs of primary immunodeficiency [Available from: http://info4pi.org/library/educational-materials/10-warning-signs
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How to Teach Medical Students and Clinicians to Handle Zebras? A Holistic Algorithm to Manage Rare Diseases

Year 2021, Volume: 15 Issue: 5, 447 - 450, 23.09.2021
https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.917279

Abstract

Rare diseases are common altogether estimated to be 263-446 million people worldwide. Most of the time, they are not included in the curriculum, but medical students, general practitioners, and pediatricians should be educated on how to manage these patients.
We aimed to remark when to suspect rare diseases and define a holistic method to depict how to approach patients suspected of rare diseases and follow them up. We suggested using different methods together and developed an algorithm to provide a rapid and stepwise approach to a possible diagnosis, together with long-term management principles.
Raising awareness of rare diseases among clinicians has paramount importance. However, there is no consensus on how to cover these diverse diseases. We hope the holistic approach will help develop strategies to equip clinicians.

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References

  • Richter T, Nestler-Parr S, Babela R, et al. Rare Disease Terminology and Definitions-A Systematic Global Review. 2015;18(6):906-14.
  • Nguengang Wakap S, Lambert DM, Olry A, Rodwell C, Gueydan C, Lanneau V, et al. Estimating cumulative point prevalence of rare diseases: analysis of the Orphanet database. Eur J Hum Genet. 2020;28(2):165-73.
  • Engel PA, Bagal S, Broback M, Boice N. Physician and patient perceptions regarding physician training in rare diseases: the need for stronger educational initiatives for physicians. . J Rare Dis. 2015;1(2):1-15.
  • Wolyniak MJ, Bemis LT, Prunuske AJ. Improving medical students' knowledge of genetic disease: a review of current and emerging pedagogical practices. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2015;6:597-607.
  • Anderson M, Elliott EJ, Zurynski YA. Australian families living with rare disease: experiences of diagnosis, health services use and needs for psychosocial support. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2013;8:22.
  • Zurynski Y, Deverell M, Dalkeith T, Johnson S, Christodoulou J, Leonard H, et al. Australian children living with rare diseases: experiences of diagnosis and perceived consequences of diagnostic delays. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2017;12(1):68.
  • Zurynski YA, Elliott EJ. Challenges of transition to adult health services for patients with rare diseases. Med J Aust. 2013;198(11):575-6.
  • Elliott E, Zurynski Y. Rare diseases are a 'common' problem for clinicians. Aust Fam Physician. 2015;44(9):630-3.
  • Baynam G, Pachter N, McKenzie F, Townshend S, Slee J, Kiraly-Borri C, et al. The rare and undiagnosed diseases diagnostic service - application of massively parallel sequencing in a state-wide clinical service. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2016;11(1):77.
  • Zurynski Y, Gonzalez A, Deverell M, Phu A, Leonard H, Christodoulou J, et al. Rare disease: a national survey of paediatricians' experiences and needs. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2017;1(1):e000172.
  • Foundation JM. 10 warning signs of primary immunodeficiency [Available from: http://info4pi.org/library/educational-materials/10-warning-signs
  • Whelan AJ, Ball S, Best L, Best RG, Echiverri SC, Ganschow P, et al. Genetic red flags: clues to thinking genetically in primary care practice. Prim Care. 2004;31(3):497-508, viii.
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Primary Language English
Subjects ​Internal Diseases
Journal Section Letter to Editor
Authors

Çiğdem Kanburoğlu 0000-0002-2525-7676

Mehmet Kenan Kanburoglu 0000-0001-6859-6689

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Publication Date September 23, 2021
Submission Date April 16, 2021
Published in Issue Year 2021 Volume: 15 Issue: 5

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Vancouver Kanburoğlu Ç, Kanburoglu MK. How to Teach Medical Students and Clinicians to Handle Zebras? A Holistic Algorithm to Manage Rare Diseases. Türkiye Çocuk Hast Derg. 2021;15(5):447-50.


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