Satisfaction, fulfillment of expectations and adherence to subcutaneous biological drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: ARCO study. / Satisfacción, cumplimento de expectativas y adherencia al fármaco biológico subcutáneo en pacientes con artritis reumatoide. Estudio ARCO.
Reumatol Clin (Engl Ed)
; 16(2 Pt 1): 116-119, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
In the ARCO study, adherence to subcutaneous biological agents by patients with rheumatoid arthritis improved with monthly administration. We assess whether adherence can be related to fulfillment of expectations and satisfaction with treatment. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
Adherence was assessed by calculating the Medication Possession Ratio, and satisfaction and fulfillment of expectations using the «EXPRESAR¼ group questionnaire.RESULTS:
In 346 patients, those who were satisfied/very satisfied with efficacy and tolerability were ≥80% and 64.4%, with no differences between weekly, biweekly or monthly administration regimens. Regarding the fulfillment of expectations, 59.9% considered the effect of the treatment greater than expected and 52.6% reported lower/much lower than expected discomfort; the latter percentage was higher in patients with monthly administration (P=.049). The percentages for nonadherence were 15.6% (discomfort greater than expected), 18.5% (expected discomfort) and 11.1% (lower than expected or no discomfort) (P=.189).CONCLUSIONS:
Satisfaction and fulfillment of expectations were high. Fulfillment of expectations of tolerability was better with monthly administration, which could contribute to better adherence.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Artrite Reumatoide
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Produtos Biológicos
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Satisfação do Paciente
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Antirreumáticos
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Adesão à Medicação
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Motivação
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
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Es
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article