Management of systemic sclerosis: British Society for Rheumatology guideline scope
Christopher P. Denton, Enrico De Lorenzis, Elen Roblin, Nina Goldman, Begonya Alcacer‐Pitarch, Emma Blamont, Maya H Buch, Maresa Carulli, Caroline Cotton, Francesco Del Galdo, Emma Derrett‐Smith, Karen Douglas, Sue Farrington, Kim Fligelstone, Luke Gompels, Bridget Griffiths, Ariane L. Herrick, Michael Hughes, Clare Pain, Georgina Pantano, John D Pauling, Athiveeraramapandian Prabu, Nuala O’Donoghue, Elisabetta Renzoni, Jeremy Royle, Muditha Samaranayaka, Julia Spierings, Aoife Tynan, Louise Warburton, Voon H Ong
Abstract
This guideline will provide a practical roadmap for management of SSc that builds upon the previous treatment guideline to incorporate advances in evidence-based treatment and increased knowledge about assessment, classification and management. General approaches to management as well as treatment of specific complications will be covered, including lung, cardiac, renal and gastrointestinal tract disease, as well as RP, digital vasculopathy, skin manifestations, calcinosis and impact on quality of life. It will include guidance related to emerging approved therapies for interstitial lung disease and account for National Health Service England prescribing policies and national guidance relevant to SSc. The guideline will be developed using the methods and processes outlined in Creating Clinical Guidelines: Our Protocol. This development process to produce guidance, advice and recommendations for practice has National Institute for Health and Care Excellence accreditation.