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Modifiable factors associated with allopurinol adherence and outcomes among patients with gout in an integrated healthcare system.
The investigators identified modifiable patient and provider factors associated with allopurinol adherence and the achievement of a serum urate acid (SUA) goal in gout. They found that among patients with gout initiating allopurinol in their study, 68% did not reach the SUA goal and 57% were nonadherent. They concluded that modifiable factors, including allopurinol dose escalation, treatment adherence, rheumatology referral, and concomitant medication use, could be important factors to consider in efforts aimed at optimizing gout treatment outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS018517.
Citation: Rashid N, Coburn BW, Wu YL .
Modifiable factors associated with allopurinol adherence and outcomes among patients with gout in an integrated healthcare system.
J Rheumatol 2015 Mar;42(3):504-12. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.140588.
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Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Healthcare Utilization, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research