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This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to identify barriers and implement strategies to improve referral adequacy and timeliness within a newly established early referral program. Despite the implementation of a direct referral pathway for primary care physicians, many patients did not meet eligibility criteria, limiting access for those with early inflammatory arthritis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Since January 2022, a 1\u2009day\/week early arthritis clinic has offered direct and rapid access to rheumatology appointments to 180 primary care physicians (PCPs) across 11 centres. Standardized referral criteria were co-developed with a PCPs committee. A survey assessed PCPs\u2019 confidence, perceived barriers and educational needs using Likert scales and open-ended responses. In response to survey findings, electronic consultations (e-consults), concise referral guidelines and targeted training materials were introduced to support appropriate referrals.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Within the first year, the median referral time decreased from 51 to 15\u2009days, although only 21% of referrals met the criteria. Most PCPs recognized the importance of early diagnosis (67%) but reported limited confidence in managing suspected cases (96% partially or not confident). Reported barriers included non-specific symptoms (48%) and long rheumatology wait times (39%). PCPs expressed strong interest in e-consults (87%) and brief educational tools (78%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This QI initiative reduced referral delays and identified key barriers to effective early arthritis referrals, including PCPs lack confidence in diagnosis and long rheumatologist wait times. 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