Irish Biologic Therapies Register* (2014 template)

Data Collection Type
National data collections of health and social care in Ireland
Organisation

Rheumatology Department St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Year established

2004

Statement of purpose

To collect data on all patients attending the rheumatology service who receive biologic therapies, predominantly anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF therapies).

Coverage (geographical and temporal)

Patients who attend the Rheumatology Department and receive biological therapies at St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Description/Summary

This register collects data on all patients attending the rheumatology service who receive biologic therapies (predominantly anti-TNF therapies).

Data content

Demographics, clinical data, treatment, and outcome measures.

Data collection methodology

Data is entered in real time in the clinic by clinicians and afterwards from a questionnaire completed by patients who have attended the clinic.

Clinical coding scheme

No.

Publication frequency

Annual.

Accessing data

Data submitted to European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and Annals of Rheumatic Disease.

Other comments

This template has not been updated since Version 2.0 of the Catalogue in 2014.