Health Services Research

Our focus is on research into the health care for patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases in Germany and its determinants. Using data from the National Database of the Collaborative Arthritis Centres (NDB) and claims data of a large statutory health insurance, we provide essential information for decision makers in health care and health policy. Results include changes in incidence and prevalence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, access and gaps in health care including medical and non-medical treatments and patient-reported data on disease impact, healthcare utilization and workforce participation.