Adherence and Persistence with Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review

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Authors

Jeffrey R. Curtis · Mount Sinai Hospital

Vivian P. Bykerk · Hospital for Special Surgery

Maher Aassi · Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation

Abstract

MTX adherence and persistence are highly variable in patients with RA. Research is necessary to determine the effect of nonadherence on health outcomes and to identify independent predictors of nonadherence to inform evidence-based interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research Medication Adherence and Compliance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Rheumatology

Volume 43, Issue 11, pp. 1997-2009

DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.151212

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