Beliefs of rheumatologists and general practitioners on urate lowering therapy: a cross-sectional study.

Frouwke VeenstraJohanna E VriezekolkBart J F van den BemtHenk J SchersBart SlootCornelia H M van den EndeNoortje van HerwaardenMarcel Flendrie

Published in: Rheumatology advances in practice (2023)

Rheumatologists had higher necessity and lower ULT concern beliefs compared with GPs and patients. Physicians' beliefs were not related to prescribed ULT dosage and patient outcomes. The role of physicians' beliefs in gout management in patients using ULT seems limited. Future qualitative research can provide more insights into physicians' views of gout management.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
primary care
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
systematic review
peritoneal dialysis
uric acid
stem cells
metabolic syndrome