Assessing Methotrexate Adherence in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Limited data are available to explain nonadherence to methotrexate (MTX) therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Better understanding of patterns of MTX use and reasons for nonadherence may help identify patients who would benefit from alternative RA treatments and potentially aid in developing strategies to increase overall adherence. The purpose of this study was to assess patients' self-reported adherence to MTX and to identify reasons for nonadherence.

Methods

Patient panel members in the US self-reporting a diagnosis of RA of ≥3 months' and current MTX use of ≥4 weeks' duration, with or without concomitant use of another RA prescription medication, participated in this cross-sectional, web-based survey.

Results

The sample population (251

SUBMITTER: DiBenedetti DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4883252 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature