A hallmark of AOSD is a markedly elevated serum ferritin level, often exceeding 1000 ng/mL. Effective management of AOSD highlights the essential role of an interprofessional healthcare team in delivering comprehensive care to affected individuals.
Clinicians participating in an AOSD continuing education activity will gain a comprehensive understanding of the disease, including its clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and treatment options. This activity emphasises both the management of AOSD and the vital role of an interprofessional healthcare team in providing holistic care for individuals affected by this rare systemic inflammatory disorder.
Objectives:
- Identify the key clinical features of adult-onset Still disease during patient assessments, including inflammatory polyarthritis, daily fever, and transient salmon-pink maculopapular rash.
- Select early appropriate therapeutic approaches, considering each patient’s individualised needs and severity of AOSD.
- Assess and monitor the efficacy of selected treatment modalities, adapting interventions based on patient response and disease progression.
- Coordinate care seamlessly within the healthcare team to optimise patient outcomes, emphasising the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating AOSD.
