Why Do Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases Discontinue Their Biologics? An Assessment of Patients' Adherence Using a Self-report Questionnaire.

CONCLUSION: Five predictive factors of this SD were identified, which should be assessed in routine with patients with CIRD receiving biologic treatment: pain, treatment history, self-administration of injections, negative beliefs about treatment, and a lack of perceived medical and social support.
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Source: J Rheumatol - February 15, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Betegnie AL, Gauchet A, Lehmann A, Grange L, Roustit M, Baudrant M, Bedouch P, Allenet B Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research