Mapping inequalities in rheumatology care in Europe: the first edition of the EULAR RheumaFacts project
Authors' conclusion
Wide cross-national inequalities exist in workforce capacity and reimbursed care for people with RMDs.
Study context
- Population
- EULAR member countries (National Scientific Rheumatology Societies of 40 countries), 202436 of 40 countries (90%) returned forms
- Participants
- 40 participants
- Outcome
- RMD health system indicators across EULAR member countries
Methodological detailsfirst edition of a longitudinal mixed-sources study, standardised form sent to EULAR-member National Scientific Rheumatology Societies, descriptive analyses
- First edition of a longitudinal mixed-sources study
- Standardised form sent to EULAR-member National Scientific Rheumatology Societies
- Descriptive analyses
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Physiotherapy reimbursed on a chronic basis, 26 of 36 countries
- 72%
- Psychological support reimbursed on a chronic basis, 14 of 36 countries
- 39%
- All csDMARDs available
- 94%
- Access to all bDMARDs, 12 countries (all countries had at least 1 bDMARD)
- 34%
- Access to all tsDMARDs, 18 of 35 countries
- 51%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Mapping inequalities in rheumatology care in Europe: the first edition of the EULAR RheumaFacts project. Ann Rheum Dis. Published 30 June 2026. doi:10.
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