Translating research into clinical practice: quality improvement to halve non-adherence to methotrexate.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

MTX remains the cornerstone for therapy for RA, yet research shows that non-adherence is significant and correlates with response to therapy. This study aimed to halve self-reported non-adherence to MTX at the Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology.

Methods

An anonymous self-report adherence questionnaire was developed and data collected for 3 months prior to the introduction of interventions, and then regularly for the subsequent 2.5 years. A series of interventions were implemented, including motivational interviewing training, consistent information about MTX and development of a summary bookmark. Information on clinic times was collected for consultations with and without motivational interviewing. Surveys were conducted to ascertain consistency of messages about MTX

SUBMITTER: Barton A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7785311 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature