Studies reporting interval from onset of symptoms to pediatric rheumatology care. Adapted from Foster, et al, Rheumatology 2010;49:401–33.
| Study | Country | n | Time from Onset to First Pediatric Rheumatology Assessment median, mo (range, yrs) | Type of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzaribachev, 200921 | Germany | 132 | 7.2 (0–1.67) | Retrospective cohort, regional service |
| Shiff, 200929 | Canada | 35 | 4.2 (0–13.6) | Prospective cohort, regional service |
| Adib, 200812 | UK | 507 | 4.6 (0–2.75) | Prospective cohort, multicenter |
| Foster, 20077 | UK | 152 | 5 (0–7.9) | Retrospective cohort, regional |
| Shapiro, 200730 | Canada | 836 | 2.57 (0–5) | Retrospective cohort, regional |
| Arguedas, 200231 | Costa Rica | 47 | 3.7 (0–2.75) | Prospective cohort, population based |
| Guillaume, 200032 | France | 207 | 3 (0–7.98) | Retrospective, longitudinal, regional; oligoarticular-onset JIA only |
| Minden, 200033 | Germany | 171 | 10 (0–7.7) | Retrospective, longitudinal, regional |
| Manners, 199913 | Australia | 42 | 10 (0–4) | Retrospective cohort, regional |
| Andersson Gare, 199534 | Sweden | 124 | 3.5 (0–3.4) | Prospective cohort, population based |