Are chronically ill patients high users of homecare services in Canada?
The comprehensive pre-service assessment completed by homecare case managers was the most successful at distinguishing people with substantial homecare service needs-people who could then be described as chronically ill. This assessment should be studied to develop a standardized minimum data tool for consistent and fair assessments.
Most of the experts do not recommend the routine use of TNF-α antagonists in systemic sclerosis. Arthritis might be a potential indication in SSc, although controlled clinical trials with TNF-α antagonists are needed before general recommendations can be given.