Primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever

Wyber, Rosemary; Bowen, Asha C; Ralph, Anna P.; Peiris, David

doi:10.31128/ajgp-02-21-5852

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“…This will reduce the incidence at the level of primary prevention. In seasons of high disease incidence, patients with SS need to focus on protection to reduce the burden of disease brought about by seasonal changes and to maximize their recovery 26,27 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…In seasons of high disease incidence, patients with SS need to focus on protection to reduce the burden of disease brought about by seasonal changes and to maximize their recovery. 26,27 Many scholars have studied the disease prediction model. Some research shows that the ARIMA model is flexible in application, not bound by data types and has strong applicability.…”

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Comparison of SARIMA model and Holt‐Winters model in predicting the incidence of Sjögren's syndrome

Wang

Fan

et al. 2022

Int J of Rheum Dis

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Objective To analyze the prevalence trend of Sjögren's syndrome in the Department of Immunology and Rheumatology of Nanjing Zhongda Hospital from January 2015 to December 2019, and compare the application of SARIMA model and Holt‐Winters model in predicting the number of cases of Sjögren's syndrome. Methods All of the data from the Department of Immunology and Rheumatology of Nanjing Zhongda Hospital were collected. The number of monthly cases from January 2015 to December 2019 was regarded as the training set, and it was used to establish the SARIMA model and Holt‐Winters model. The number of monthly incidences from January 2020 to December 2020 was regarded as the test set, and it was used to check the model performance. Results The optimal model of SARIMA is ARIMA (0,1,1) (2,1,1)12 model, and the optimal model of Holt‐Winters model is Holt‐Winters addition model. It was found that the Holt‐Winters addition model produced the smallest error. Conclusion Holt‐Winters addition model produces better prediction accuracy of the model.

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Comparison of SARIMA model and Holt‐Winters model in predicting the incidence of Sjögren's syndrome

Wang

Fan

et al. 2022

Int J of Rheum Dis

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“…Second, recent data from New Zealand has shown that the risk of ARF following impetigo parallels that following GAS throat infection 21 26. While there is appreciable growing evidence that GAS impetigo can be a precedent for ARF, whether treatment of impetigo will prevent ARF in the same way that treatment of pharyngitis may prevent ARF is as yet unstudied 22 23 28. Further research is needed to address this given the heavy global burden of impetigo, with >162 million children affected at any one time 29…”

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Research opportunities for the primary prevention and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute workshop report

Rwebembera,

Cannon,

Sanyahumbi

et al. 2023

BMJ Glob Health

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Primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) encompasses the timely diagnosis and adequate treatment of the superficial group AStreptococcus(GAS) infections pharyngitis and impetigo. GAS is the only known inciting agent in the pathophysiology of the disease. However, sufficient evidence indicates that the uptake and delivery of primary prevention approaches in RHD-endemic regions are significantly suboptimal. This report presents expert deliberations on priority research and implementation opportunities for primary prevention of ARF/RHD that were developed as part of a workshop convened by the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in November 2021. The opportunities identified by the Primary Prevention Working Group encompass epidemiological, laboratory, clinical, implementation and dissemination research domains and are anchored on five pillars including: (A) to gain a better understanding of superficial GAS infection epidemiology to guide programmes and policies; (B) to improve diagnosis of superficial GAS infections in RHD endemic settings; (C) to develop scalable and sustainable models for delivery of primary prevention; (D) to understand potential downstream effects of the scale-up of primary prevention and (E) to develop and conduct economic evaluations of primary prevention strategies in RHD endemic settings. In view of the multisectoral stakeholders in primary prevention strategies, we emphasise the need for community co-design and government engagement, especially in the implementation and dissemination research arena. We present these opportunities as a reference point for research organisations and sponsors who aim to contribute to the increasing momentum towards the global control and prevention of RHD.

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“…Clinicians can support primary prevention by using guidelines for treatment of skin and throat infections and creating a culturally safe and validating environment for people attending for these infections. 34 Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) Initial episode most common in children aged 5-14 years Secondary prevention includes diagnosis of ARF and the regular administration of antibiotics to people with a history of ARF to prevent recurrent episodes of ARF and reduce the probability of RHD. Clinicians can support secondary prevention through awareness of ARF symptoms and diagnosis and through systems that increase secondary prophylaxis delivery such as nominating responsible prophylaxis staff and pain minimisation techniques.…”

Section: Strep a Infectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reflexive, trauma-informed care is directly relevant to even seemingly minor, yet frequent, presentations such as skin sores and sore throats in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, which can lead to ARF. 34 Reflection may also support GPs to explore and address their own emotional responses in providing care, including the frustrations of systems barriers to delivering the kind of care they would like and discomfort in delivering some interventions. For example, in a survey of nearly 60 care providers, all described administering antibiotic secondary prophylaxis injections as distressing.…”

Section: Strep a Infectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Improving primary care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with rheumatic heart disease: What can I do?

Wyber¹,

Ralph²,

Bowen³

et al. 2022

Aust J Gen Pract

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BackgroundAcute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, with devastating impacts on morbidity, mortality and community wellbeing. Research suggests that general practitioners and primary care staff perceive insurmountable barriers to improving clinical outcomes, including the need for systemic change outside their scope of practice.

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Primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever

Cited by 9 publications

References 23 publications

Comparison of SARIMA model and Holt‐Winters model in predicting the incidence of Sjögren's syndrome

Comparison of SARIMA model and Holt‐Winters model in predicting the incidence of Sjögren's syndrome

Research opportunities for the primary prevention and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute workshop report

Improving primary care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with rheumatic heart disease: What can I do?

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