SHARE – workpackage 5: development of best practices of diagnosis and treatment for paediatric rheumatic diseases throughout Europe

Paediatric rheumatic diseases (PRD) form a group of (rare) diseases that can lead to significant morbidity. Evidence-based guidelines are sparse and treatment regimens differ throughout Europe. In 2012, a European initiative called SHARE (Single Hub and Access point for pediatric Rheumatology in Europe) was granted by the European Agency for Health and Consumers (project number 2011 1202) to optimize and disseminate diagnostic and management regimens in Europe for children with PRD.