Selection and perception of methotrexate treatment information in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Nieves LeonardoSusan LesterMichelle GrahamClaire BarrettSamuel WhittleDebra RowettRachelle BuchbinderCatherine L Hill

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2020)

RA patients have significant concerns regarding MTX and consult a variety of sources for MTX information. However, the patient perception of this information varies widely. Rheumatologists and educational websites are the most important information sources in terms of a positive influence on the patient's perception of MTX.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
health information
case report
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
disease activity
drinking water
prognostic factors
ankylosing spondylitis
high dose
interstitial lung disease
low dose
patient reported outcomes
replacement therapy
systemic sclerosis
smoking cessation