Real-World Adherence to Oral Methotrexate Measured Electronically in Patients With Established Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Kaleb D MichaudBernard VrijensEric ToussetSofia PedroRebecca SchumacherGorana DasicConnie ChenEkta AgarwalMaria E Suarez-Almazor

Published in: ACR open rheumatology (2019)

Even in a participatory group over a short period, MTX adherence was suboptimal and associated with certain demographics, medication experience, and beliefs about medicines. This suggests a need for screening and alternative treatment opportunities in nonadherent MTX patients with RA.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
disease activity
ankylosing spondylitis
healthcare
high dose
interstitial lung disease
systemic lupus erythematosus
emergency department
adverse drug
skeletal muscle
low dose