What are the core recommendations for gout management in first line and specialist care? Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis, increasing in prevalence and burden. Of the rheumatic diseases, gout is the best-understood and potentially most manageable condition. However, it frequently remains untreated or poorly managed. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) regarding gout management, evaluate their quality, and to provide a synthesis of consistent recommendations in the high-quality CPGs.

Methods

Gout management CPGs were eligible for inclusion if they were (1) written in English and published between January 2015-February 2022; focused on adults aged ≥ 18 years of age; and met the criteria of a CPG as defined by the Institute of Medicine; and (2) were rated as high quality on the Appraisal o

SUBMITTER: Conley B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10268528 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature