Impact of socioeconomic status on biologics utilization in rheumatoid arthritis: revealing inequalities and healthcare efficiency

CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that SES plays a significant role in biologics use among RA patients, indicating potential healthcare inefficiencies for low SES patients. Moreover, adverse healthcare habits negatively affect biologics use in RA patients. The study highlights the importance of considering socioeconomic factors while discussing biologics use and promoting equitable access to biologics for optimal RA management.PMID:38419335 | DOI:10.3904/kjim.2023.276

Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine - February 29, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hye Won Kim Yeon Ju Lee You-Jung Ha Eun Bong Lee Yun Jong Lee Eun Ha Kang Source Type: research