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Jørgensen TS, Hansen RL, Pouls B, Van den Bemt B, Sjöwall C, Kristensen LE. Retention rate of a novel autoinjector e-Device introduced to patients with chronic arthritis treated with certolizumab pegol in clinical practice: an observational implementation study. Scand J Rheumatol 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38975797 DOI: 10.1080/03009742.2024.2365508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The objectives were to explore the clinical retention rate of an e-Device aimed at empowering chronic arthritis patients using certolizumab pegol (CZP) and to analyse beliefs about medication in the Danish population. METHOD Patients treated with CZP were recruited from the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden through rheumatology clinics at initiation of, or switching to, the e-Device. Patients were adults (aged 18-85 years) diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, or psoriatic arthritis. Patients administered three consecutive self-injections at home. Descriptive statistics regarding baseline characteristics, retention rates, and reasons for withdrawal were assessed, along with the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire. RESULTS In total, 59 patients participated (Netherlands 25, Denmark 15, Sweden 19). Most subjects (71%) were women, with a mean ± sd age of 55 ± 16.2 years and mean disease duration 12 ± 8.8 years. Six patients (10%) started CZP de novo and the remaining patients switched device. The overall retention rate was 42% after 52 weeks, declining to 38% after 104 weeks. A sharp decline, 34%, was seen at week 8. Between weeks 32 and 112, only four patients (6.8%) withdrew from the study. The primary reason for withdrawal was the patient's request. Stratification by country showed significant differences for some outcomes. CONCLUSION An initial large dropout was evident within the first 8 weeks, with almost no dropouts thereafter. The reasons for withdrawal were primarily patient requests. Thus, the injection experience must be tailored carefully when selecting patients for new autoinjector e-Devices to enhance retention rates and patient satisfaction.
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- T S Jørgensen
- The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Sint Maartensliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Sint Maartensliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical & Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Juhng S, Song J, You J, Park J, Yang H, Jang M, Kang G, Shin J, Ko HW, Jung H. Fabrication of liraglutide-encapsulated triple layer hyaluronic acid microneedles (TLMs) for the treatment of obesity. LAB ON A CHIP 2023; 23:2378-2388. [PMID: 36919574 DOI: 10.1039/d2lc01084d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that is prevalent worldwide, causing complications that affect the quality of life and longevity of humans. Currently, the low bioavailability upon subcutaneous injection of an appetite suppressant, liraglutide, and health problems in the locally injected region remain to be overcome. In this study, we developed a novel hyaluronic acid-based liraglutide-encapsulated triple-layer microneedle (TLM) as a painless and patient-friendly long-term drug delivery system. In contrast to previous anti-obesity microneedle approaches, this TLM is composed of three layers for complete skin insertion, protecting the encapsulated liraglutide from environmental stresses. Daily topical application of the liraglutide-loaded TLM significantly reduced body weight and improved body composition in a mouse model of high-fat diet-induced obesity. Additionally, it ameliorated diet-induced hepatic steatosis in obese mice. This novel TLM could promote a glucagon-like peptide-1 drug release system for long-term daily administration with relatively higher patient compliance compared to subcutaneous injection.
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- Seorin Juhng
- Department of Biotechnology, Building 123, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Building 123, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Juvic Inc. 272 Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Juvic Inc. 272 Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Juvic Inc. 272 Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Building 123, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Building 123, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.
- Juvic Inc. 272 Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea
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Mohamadzadeh D, Assar S, Pournazari M, Soufivand P, Soleymani MS. Adherence to treatment and associated factors in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a cross-sectional study from Iran. Reumatismo 2023; 75. [PMID: 37154257 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2023.1540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to evaluate adherence to treatment and its related risk factors among a sample of rheumatoid arthritis patients (RA) attending the rheumatology outpatient clinic of Kermanshah university of medical sciences. In this cross-sectional study, RA patients were asked to complete the Morisky questionnaire and 19-item compliance questionnaire for rheumatology (CQR). Patients were divided into two groups: adherent and non-adherent to treatment, based on the CQR questionnaire results. Demographic and clinical characteristics (age, sex, marital status, education level, economical condition, occupational status, place of residence, underlying diseases, type, and number of drugs) were compared between the two groups to investigate possible risk associations for poor adherence. 257 patients completed the questionnaires (mean age: 43.22, 80.2% female). 78.6% were married, 54.9% were housekeepers, 37.7% had tertiary education, 61.9% had moderate economic status, and 73.2% were residents of an urban area with a large population. Prednisolone was the most commonly used drug followed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, and methotrexate. The mean score of the Morisky questionnaire was 5.528 (standard deviation=1.79). 105 patients (40.9%) were adherent to treatment based on the CQR questionnaire. High education level (college or university) was correlated with non-adherence to treatment [27 (25.71%) vs 70 (46.05%), p=0.004]. We concluded that the prevalence of non-adherence to treatment is 59.1% in rheumatoid arthritis patients in Kermanshah, Iran. Having a higher education level is a risk factor for poor treatment adherence. Other variables could not predict treatment adherence.
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- D Mohamadzadeh
- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
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Clinical and psychological characteristics associated with negative beliefs and concerns about treatment necessity in rheumatic diseases. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22603. [PMID: 36585438 PMCID: PMC9803630 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-27046-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Identifying factors that influence problematic beliefs and behaviors related to pharmacotherapy may be useful for clinicians to improve the patients' adherence. The study aims to assess patients' beliefs about the necessity and concerns regarding pharmacotherapy in rheumatic diseases and attitude styles, and to investigate the association between clinical factors and negative beliefs about medication. A sample of 712 patients affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis was enrolled. They were assessed using the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaires-Specific (BMQ), the Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI), the Visual Analogue Scale for pain (VAS), the Chalder Fatigue Scale (CFQ) and the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI). The balance between benefits and costs in the BMQ-Specific was positive in the 79.4% of patients, negative in the 12.1% and equal in the 8.6%. SDAI, taking more than 5 medications, taking anti interleukin 6 (Anti-IL6) or biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs), or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (tsDMARDs), pain, and fatigue were significantly associated to higher Concerns. Having a longer disease duration was significantly associated with a higher Necessity, together with the current pharmacological treatments and the disability. The multivariate regression models estimated that higher pain and fatigue were associated to higher Concerns (p < 0.001), while a longer disease duration (p < 0.001) and all pharmacological treatments for a rheumatologic disease (p = 0.001) were associated to higher Necessity levels. A high length of disease, a low level of remission, a high number of total medications, the prescription of an Anti-IL6/bDMARDs/tsDMARDs drug, a high level of pain, fatigue and disability identified patients potentially less adherent to pharmacotherapy to be carefully looked after by clinicians.
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Kim ES, Kang B. Assessment of Medication Adherence and Pharmacist Intervention Are Important for the Care of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gut Liver 2022; 16:665-666. [PMID: 36104209 PMCID: PMC9474492 DOI: 10.5009/gnl220358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Eun Sil Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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Tokgözoğlu L, Weinman J. Proceedings from the a:care congress: Adherence to medication: Time to recognise the elephant in the room. Atherosclerosis 2022; 350:119-121. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Aceves-Ávila FJ, Hernández Vásquez JR, Sicsick S, Olguín Ortega MDL, Ramos Sánchez MA, Urenda Quezada A, Tinajero Nieto L, Faccin FJ, Ramírez Ramírez MA, Serra-Bonett N, Coll Muñoz AM. Not the same, but is it the same? Cycling of biologic agents in rheumatoid arthritis. Experience in the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 18:361-367. [PMID: 34366291 DOI: 10.1016/j.reumae.2021.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Available data for biocomparable drugs are not enough to make clear decisions with respect to the potential consequences of a change for non-medical reasons in efficacy, security and inmunogenicity in patients. In the near future, options on biological treatments, biocomparable drugs, non biocomparable drugs and new chemical synthesis options will grow. Therefore, it is important to know how patients behave in persistence of treatment after a change for non- medical reasons, which already happens on a regular basis in social security institutions in Mexico. This information will help us to better understand the standard of treatment for patients with chronic immunomediated conditions. OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to measure the impact of change for non-medical reasons in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with an innovative biological on persistence of treatment after changing to a biocomparable drug or a non-biocomparable drug, compared with those patients staying with the innovative biological. STUDY DESIGN This is an observational study (non-interventionist) of paired cohorts, where an historic cohort obtained by review of clinical records of stable patients in which no modifications to treatment were made for at least six months is compared with two cohorts of patients whose treatments were switched to another treatment with the same therapeutic mechanism for-non-medical reasons (cycling). RESULTS We included 264 RA patients (ACR/EULAR, 2010); 132 were switched for non-medical reasons, and 132 were not switched. Two-hundred and thirty (87.1%) were female. Average age was 53.9 years, ranging from 16 to 84 years. Two-hundred and sixty-three patients were Latino (99.6%); one was Caucasian. Persistence of treatment 12 months after the change was 84.8% (85.8% in Enbrel/Infinitam, 78.9% for Remicade/Remsima). No statistical difference was found with respect to RA clinical activity measured by DAS28 12 months after the switch (P > .05). In the 134 switched patients, 20 discontinued the new treatment due to lack of efficacy of the new drug and were changed to a different drug with a different biologic target. Although no differences were found in the cohorts of switched patients with respect to DAS 28 after 12 months of use, we did find differences in the frequency of adverse events. Forty-two patients had an adverse event in the drug switch cohorts: 33 in the Enbrel-Infinitam group and 9 in the Remicade-Remsima group. CONCLUSIONS The persistence of treatment after switching from an innovative drug to a biocomparable or a non- biocomparable in RA patients did not show statistically significative differences in our cohorts, but we did find a higher number of adverse events when comparing those who were changed with those who continued on an innovative drug. Twenty patients in the switch groups had to receive a new drug with a different biological target due to lack of efficacy of the switched drug.
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- Francisco Javier Aceves-Ávila
- Hospital General Regional No. 46, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Investigación en Enfermedades Crónico-Degenerativas S.C, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
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- Departamento clínico de Reumatología, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hospital de Especialidades 71, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico La Raza, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de Especialidades 25, Centro Médico Nacional Noreste, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Hospital General Regional No. 1, Unidad Morelos, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General Regional No. 1, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico
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Aceves-Ávila FJ, Hernández Vásquez JR, Sicsick S, Olguín Ortega MDL, Ramos Sánchez MA, Urenda Quezada A, Tinajero Nieto L, Faccin FJ, Ramírez Ramírez MA, Serra-Bonett N, Coll Muñoz AM. Not the same, but ¿is it the same? Cycling of biologic agents in rheumatoid arthritis. Experience in the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. REUMATOLOGIA CLINICA 2021; 18:S1699-258X(21)00060-7. [PMID: 33931335 DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2021.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Available data for biocomparable drugs are not enough to make clear decisions with respect to the potential consequences of a change for non-medical reasons in efficacy, security and inmunogenicity in patients. In the near future, options on biological treatments, biocomparable drugs, non biocomparable drugs and new chemical synthesis options will grow. Therefore, it is important to know how patients behave in persistence of treatment after a change for non-medical reasons, which already happens on a regular basis in social security institutions in Mexico. This information will help us to better understand the standard of treatment for patients with chronic immunomediated conditions. OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to measure the impact of change for non-medical reasons in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with an innovative biological on persistence of treatment after changing to a biocomparable drug or a non-biocomparable drug, compared with those patients staying with the innovative biological. STUDY DESIGN This is an observational study (non-interventionist) of paired cohorts, where an historic cohort obtained by review of clinical records of stable patients in which no modifications to treatment were made for at least six months is compared with two cohorts of patients whose treatments were switched to another treatment with the same therapeutic mechanism for-non-medical reasons (cycling). RESULTS We included 264 RA patients (ACR/EULAR, 2010); 132 were switched for non-medical reasons, and 132 were not switched. Two-hundred and thirty (87.1%) were female. Average age was 53.9years, ranging from 16 to 84years. Two-hundred and sixty-three patients were Latino (99.6%); one was Caucasian. Persistence of treatment 12months after the change was 84.8% (85.8% in Enbrel/Infinitam, 78.9% for Remicade/Remsima). No statistical difference was found with respect to RA clinical activity measured by DAS28 12months after the switch (P>.05). In the 134 switched patients, 20 discontinued the new treatment due to lack of efficacy of the new drug and were changed to a different drug with a different biologic target. Although no differences were found in the cohorts of switched patients with respect to DAS28 after 12months of use, we did find differences in the frequency of adverse events. Forty-two patients had an adverse event in the drug switch cohorts: 33 in the Enbrel-Infinitam group and 9 in the Remicade-Remsima group. CONCLUSIONS The persistence of treatment after switching from an innovative drug to a biocomparable or a non-biocomparable in RA patients did not show statistically significative differences in our cohorts, but we did find a higher number of adverse events when comparing those who were changed with those who continued on an innovative drug. Twenty patients in the switch groups had to receive a new drug with a different biological target due to lack of efficacy of the switched drug.
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- Francisco Javier Aceves-Ávila
- Hospital General Regional No. 46, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Unidad de Investigación en Enfermedades Crónico-Degenerativas S.C, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
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- Departamento clínico de Reumatología, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, México
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- Hospital de Espacialidades 71, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Torreón, Coahuila, México
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico La Raza, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, México
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de Especialidades 25, Centro Médico Nacional Noreste, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Hospital General Regional No. 1 Unidad Morelos, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General Regional No. 1, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Querétaro, Querétaro, México
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Nieto JC, Arajol C, Carmona L, Marras C, Cea-Calvo L. Adherence to subcutaneous biological therapies in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases and inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review. Immunotherapy 2021; 13:433-458. [PMID: 33557600 DOI: 10.2217/imt-2021-0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Aim: To assess adherence to subcutaneous biologicals in adults with inflammatory rheumatic diseases or inflammatory bowel disease and evaluate factors possibly associated with adherence. Materials & methods: Systematic searches were conducted of main databases from January 2000 to June 2019. Results: 41 articles (32 full papers and nine abstracts) were included in the review. Among studies which used a medication possession ratio threshold of ≥80% as the end point, adherence varied from 28.8 to 89.4%. Possible predictors of adherence were older age, professional or family member support, belief in medication necessity, lower concerns about medication and monthly versus weekly administration. Conclusion: Considerable variability in adherence rates across published studies reflects study heterogeneity and the absence of a 'gold standard' to measure adherence.
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- Juan C Nieto
- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Musculoesquelética (InMusc), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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Barnes EL, Loftus EV, Kappelman MD. Effects of Race and Ethnicity on Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Gastroenterology 2021; 160:677-689. [PMID: 33098884 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.08.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Although Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) have been considered as disorders that affect individuals of European ancestry, the epidemiology of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) is changing. Coupled with the increasing incidence of IBD in previously low-incidence areas, the population demographics of IBD in the United States are also changing, with increases among non-White races and ethnicities. It is therefore important to fully understand the epidemiology and progression of IBD in different racial and ethnic groups, and the effects of race and ethnicity on access to care, use of resources, and disease-related outcomes. We review differences in IBD development and progression among patients of different races and ethnicities, discussing the effects of factors such as access to care, delays in diagnosis, and health and disease perception on disparities in IBD care and outcomes. We identify research priorities for improving health equity among minority patients with IBD.
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- Edward L Barnes
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Multidisciplinary Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Multidisciplinary Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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OBJECTIVE Psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are both chronic inflammatory skin diseases with significant comorbidity. This study aimed to examine how patients with psoriasis or HS cope with their conditions on a personal and psychosocial level, especially in times of clinical exacerbation and symptom deterioration. DESIGN This qualitative initial study used the phenomenology model to examine patients' lived experiences through the lens of their disease. Via semistructured interviews and content analysis, researchers aimed to describe the subjective reality of people with HS or psoriasis and identify any common issues. PATIENTS AND INTERVENTION Six open pilot interviews with three patients with HS and three patients with psoriasis uncovered five cardinal domains affecting patients' lives. After completing all the interviews, transcripts were analyzed and classified numerically by frequency of identified terms and keywords. After classifications and data ranking, the main issues were identified and separated into the five domains. MAIN RESULTS Researchers interviewed 20 patients (10 with psoriasis and 10 with HS). The five domains were distressing symptoms, struggling to cope with the disease, avoiding acute or recurrent eruptions, dealing with eruption, and information sources regarding the disease. Pain and pruritus were the most disturbing symptoms, and the remaining issues concerned the emotional, functional, and financial burden of these chronic conditions. CONCLUSIONS Even though the symptoms of HS and psoriasis are different, this study reveals common denominators regarding the emotional side of living with chronic skin disease.
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Chapman S, Sibelli A, St-Clair Jones A, Forbes A, Chater A, Horne R. Personalised Adherence Support for Maintenance Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Tailored Digital Intervention to Change Adherence-related Beliefs and Barriers. J Crohns Colitis 2020; 14:1394-1404. [PMID: 32379303 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjz034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Interventions to improve adherence to medication may be more effective if tailored to the individual, addressing adherence-related beliefs about treatment and overcoming practical barriers to daily use. We evaluated whether an algorithm, tailoring support to address perceptual and practical barriers to adherence, reduced barriers and was acceptable to patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. METHODS Participants with IBD, prescribed azathioprine and/or mesalazine, were recruited via patient groups, social media, and hospital clinics and allocated to Intervention or Control Groups. The online intervention comprised messages tailored to address beliefs about IBD and maintenance treatment and to provide advice on overcoming practical difficulties with taking regular medication. The content was personalised to address specific perceptual and practical barriers identified by a pre-screening tool. Validated questionnaires assessed barriers to adherence and related secondary outcomes at baseline and at 1 and 3 months of follow-up. RESULTS A total of 329 participants were allocated to the Intervention [n = 153] and Control [n = 176] Groups; just under half [46.2%] completed follow-up. At 1 and 3 months, the Intervention Group had significantly fewer concerns about IBD medication [p ≤0.01]; and at three months, fewer doubts about treatment necessity, fewer reported practical barriers, and higher reported adherence [p <0.05]. Relative to controls at follow-up, the Intervention Group were more satisfied with information about IBD medicines, and viewed pharmaceuticals in general more positively. Questionnaires, interviews, and intervention usage indicated that the intervention was acceptable. CONCLUSIONS Personalised adherence support using a digital algorithm can help patients overcome perceptual barriers [doubts about treatment necessity and medication concerns] and practical barriers to adherence.
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- Sarah Chapman
- UCL School of Pharmacy, Centre for Behavioural Medicine, London, UK.,Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, Centre for Behavioural Medicine, London, UK.,Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Pharmacy Department, Brighton, UK
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- Institute for Digestive Diseases, University College London, London, UK.,Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, Centre for Behavioural Medicine, London, UK.,Centre for Health, Wellbeing and Behaviour Change, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, Centre for Behavioural Medicine, London, UK
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D'Amico F, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Vandromme L, Bouhnik Y, Faure P, Nahon S, Hagege H, Hebuterne X, Benkhalifa S, Nachury M. Motivation to pursue anti-TNFα treatment in patients with Crohn's disease - the SPACE motivation study. Dig Liver Dis 2020; 52:995-1001. [PMID: 32532602 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic disorder requiring long-term treatment. However, up to 20% of patients interrupt temporarily or permanently anti-TNFα. Primary aim was to identify internal and external factors influencing patient's motivation to pursue anti-TNFα in active CD. METHODS This was a French, multicentre, prospective study enrolling CD patients on anti-TNFα therapy since more than 3 months. Patients completed the Satisfaction of Patients with Crohn's Disease questionnaire (SPACE-Q) and other patient-reported-outcome tools at inclusion visit, and after 6 and 12 months. RESULTS A total of 274 patients were included: 146 (53.3%) received adalimumab, while 128 (46.7%) infliximab. Most patients (78%) were still treated with anti-TNFα 12 months after enrolment. Patients' perception of necessity (p = 0.01) and concerns (p<0.0001) regarding medication, evaluated through the Belief about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ), and expectation confirmation towards treatment convenience (p = 0.02), towards efficacy (p = 0.04), and treatment satisfaction (p = 0.03) according to SPACE-Q, correlated with motivation to pursue treatment. Patients with higher treatment satisfaction (p = 0.0004), stronger belief in treatment necessity (p<0.0001) and fewer concerns (p = 0.0002) were more likely to be very motivated. CONCLUSION Treatment satisfaction, treatment necessity, and concerns are correlated to motivation to pursue anti-TNFα. Specific questions focused on these patients' perceptions could help physicians to identify patients at risk of non-adherence and prevent therapy interruption.
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- Ferdinando D'Amico
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy; Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, 1 Allée du Morvan, 54511 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, 1 Allée du Morvan, 54511 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- Polyclinique de Courlancy, Hépato-Gastro-Entérologie, Reims, France
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- Hôpital Beaujon, Gastroentérologie, MICI et Assistance Nutritive, APHP, Université Paris-Diderot, Clichy, France
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- Clinique Pasteur, Hépato-Gastro-Entérologie, 31076 Toulouse cedex 3, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal, Hépato-Gastro-Entérologie, Le Raincy Montfermeil, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal, Hépato-Gastro-Entérologie, Créteil, France
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- Service de gastro-entérologie et Nutrition, CHU de Nice et Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- CHU Lille, Service des maladies de l'appareil digestif, F-59000 Lille, France
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Petitdidier N, Beaugerie L, Carbonnel F, Bourrier A, Treton X, Rajca S, Malamut G, Abitbol V, Allez M, Pelletier AL, Marthey L, Jouet P, Benamouzig R, Amiot X, Bouhnik Y, Amiot A. Real-world use of therapeutic drug monitoring of CT-P13 in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A 12-month prospective observational cohort study. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2020; 44:609-618. [PMID: 31924554 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whether therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of infliximab should be implemented in daily practice is an ongoing controversy. AIMS To assess the real-world use of TDM in an observational multicentre cohort study with consecutive patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treated with CT-P13. METHODS Between September 2015 and December 2016, 364 patients with IBD were treated with CT-P13 in 13 gastroenterology departments and were followed up for 54 weeks. Disease activity, CT-P13 trough concentration and anti-CT-P13 antibody (ACA) were recorded. RESULTS Steroid-free clinical remission rates at week 54 were 67.0% and 56.4% in patients with CD and UC, respectively. CT-P13 trough concentrations were measured in 70.7% of the patients. The mean CT-P13 trough concentration was 4.2±4.3μg/mL. The presence of ACA was observed in 53 (15.9%) patients. CT-P13 trough concentration was collected in a proactive approach in 62.8% of cases and in a reactive approach in 37.2%. Among patients who submitted to TDM, CT-P13 therapy was optimized in 88.7% of the reactive group and in 22.5% of the proactive group (P<0.001). CONCLUSION In a real-world cohort of patients with IBD treated with CT-P13, more than two-thirds of the patients underwent TDM. CT-P13 optimization was much less common in the proactive approach than in the reactive approach.
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- Nicolas Petitdidier
- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint Antoine Hospital, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bicetre Hospital, Paris Sud University, Kremlin-Bicetre, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint Antoine Hospital, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beaujon Hospital, Paris 7 Denis Diderot University, Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Louis Mourier Hospital, Paris 7 Denis Diderot University, Colombes, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, European Georges Pompidou Hospital, Paris 5 Rene Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cochin Hospital, Paris 5 Rene Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint-Louis, Paris 7 Denis Diderot University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bichat Hospital, Paris 7 Denis Diderot University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Antoine Beclere Hospital, Paris Sud University, Clamart, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ambroise Pare Hospital, Paris Ouest University, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Avicenne Hospital, Paris Nord University, Bobigny, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tenon Hospital, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beaujon Hospital, Paris 7 Denis Diderot University, Clichy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France.
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Gasteiger C, Jones ASK, Kleinstäuber M, Lobo M, Horne R, Dalbeth N, Petrie KJ. Effects of Message Framing on Patients' Perceptions and Willingness to Change to a Biosimilar in a Hypothetical Drug Switch. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72:1323-1330. [PMID: 31233269 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Patients often hold negative perceptions toward biosimilars that can create barriers to their uptake. Physicians also report uncertainty in how best to explain biosimilars. The aim of this study was to measure the effect of differently framed explanations on patients' perceptions of and willingness to change to a biosimilar in a hypothetical drug switch. METHODS Ninety-six patients with rheumatic diseases taking an originator biologic were randomized to receive 1 of 4 biosimilar explanations: positive framing with and without an analogy, and negative framing with and without an analogy. Willingness to switch to a biosimilar, perceptions about biosimilars, and the effectiveness of the explanation were measured after the information delivery. RESULTS Positive framing led to more participants being willing to switch (67%) than negative framing (46%). Framing significantly predicted willingness to switch to a biosimilar, with participants in the positive framing group being 2.36 times more willing to switch (P = 0.041). The positive framing group also reported significantly greater perceived efficacy of biosimilars (P = 0.046) and thought the explanation was more convincing (P = 0.030). The analogy did not enhance willingness to switch or increase understanding (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Positive framing can improve perceptions of and willingness to switch to a biosimilar in patients currently taking biologic treatments.
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- University of Auckland, Auckland, and University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- University College London, London, UK
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- Auckland District Health Board and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Wang L, Fan R, Zhang C, Hong L, Zhang T, Chen Y, Liu K, Wang Z, Zhong J. Applying Machine Learning Models to Predict Medication Nonadherence in Crohn's Disease Maintenance Therapy. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:917-926. [PMID: 32581518 PMCID: PMC7280067 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s253732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Medication adherence is crucial in the management of Crohn's disease (CD), and yet the adherence remains low. This study aimed to develop machine learning models that can help predict CD patients of nonadherence to azathioprine (AZA), and thus assist caregivers to streamline the intervention process. METHODS This single-centered, cross-sectional study recruited 446 CD patients who have been prescribed AZA between Sep 2005 and Sep 2018. Questionnaires of medication adherence, anxiety and depression, beliefs of medication necessity and concerns, and medication knowledge were provided to patients, while other data were extracted from the electronic medical records. Two machine learning models of back-propagation neural network (BPNN) and support vector machine (SVM) were developed and compared with logistic regression (LR), and assessed by accuracy, recall, precision, F1 score and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). RESULTS The average classification accuracy and AUC of the three models were 81.6% and 0.896 for LR, 85.9% and 0.912 for BPNN, and 87.7% and 0.930 for SVM, respectively. Multivariate analysis identified four risk factors associated with AZA nonadherence: medication concern belief (OR=3.130, p<0.001), education (OR=2.199, p<0.001), anxiety (OR=1.549, p<0.001) and depression (OR=1.190, p<0.001), while medication necessity belief (OR=0.004, p<0.001) and medication knowledge (OR=0.805, p=0.013) were protective factors. CONCLUSION We developed three machine learning models and proposed an SVM model with promising accuracy in the prediction of AZA nonadherence in Chinese CD patients. The study also reconfirmed that education, psychologic distress, and medication beliefs and knowledge are correlated to AZA nonadherence.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- CareLinker Co., Ltd., Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- CareLinker Co., Ltd., Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Zhengting Wang; Jie Zhong Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijiner Road, Shanghai200025, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86-21-64370045 ext. 600901 Email ;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Petitdidier N, Tannoury J, de'Angelis N, Gagniere C, Hulin A, Rotkopf H, Mesli F, Brunetti F, Sobhani I, Amiot A. Patients' perspectives after switching from infliximab to biosimilar CT-P13 in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A 12-month prospective cohort study. Dig Liver Dis 2019; 51:1652-1660. [PMID: 31718934 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2019.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients' perspectives after switching from infliximab to a biosimilar have yet to be assessed. AIM To assess patients' perspectives in a prospective manner after switching from infliximab to CT-P13. METHODS 113 consecutive patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on maintenance therapy with infliximab were switched to CT-P13. Patients' perspectives were assessed by questionnaires, including the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ) and FACIT-F (questionnaire regarding fatigue), and patient-reported outcomes (IBD disability index) at the inclusion and after the fourth CT-P13 infusion. RESULTS After one year, the patients' perspectives did not change after the switch according to BMQ-general, BMQ-specific necessity and BMQ-specific concerns subscales. No difference was observed in the mean IBD-DI score, while a significant improvement in fatigue was observed according to the FACIT-F questionnaire. Patients' concerns were raised about the use of biosimilars and the risks of switching with a significant improvement after switching (65% vs. 42%, respectively, p = 0.01). Fourteen (12.4%) patients experienced loss of response to CT-P13, including 12 with restoration of steroid-free clinical remission after CT-P13 dose optimization. CONCLUSION Although some concerns were reported, no difference was observed in patients' perspectives after switching from infliximab to CT-P13.
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- Nicolas Petitdidier
- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, APHP, EC2M3-EA 7375, Paris Est-Créteil (UPEC) Val de Marne University, Creteil, France.
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Wilski M, Kocur P, Górny M, Koper M, Nadolska A, Chmielewski B, Tomczak M. Perception of Multiple Sclerosis Impact and Treatment Efficacy Beliefs: Mediating Effect of Patient's Illness and Self-Appraisals. J Pain Symptom Manage 2019; 58:437-444. [PMID: 31233844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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CONTEXT Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience many negative, seriously aggravating disease symptoms, and hence, research studies are utmost required to improve their coping with symptoms. Our research is an attempt to show ways to increase participation of patients with MS in the treatment and treatment planning process, as well as in managing the symptoms of the disease. OBJECTIVES To examine the relationship between perception of MS impact and treatment efficacy beliefs in patients with MS and the extent to which self and illness appraisals can be regarded as mediator variables in this relationship. METHODS The cross-sectional study included 278 MS patients who completed the Treatment Beliefs Scale, Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale, Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants were collected with a self-report survey. RESULTS Illness perception and general self-efficacy mediated the relationship between perception of MS impact and treatment efficacy beliefs under the control of age and time from diagnosis. The standardized indirect effects for illness perception and general self-efficacy were -0.131 95% CI [-0.2029, -0.0739] and -0.086 95% CI [-0.1663, -0.0165], respectively. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that worse perception of physical condition in patients with MS is associated with more negative treatment efficacy beliefs, and that this association is mediated by self-efficacy and illness perception. To inhibit the increase of negative treatment efficacy beliefs, health care specialists can work on improving self-efficacy and illness appraisals.
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- Maciej Wilski
- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, State University of Applied Sciences, Konin, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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van den Bemt BJF, Gettings L, Domańska B, Bruggraber R, Mountian I, Kristensen LE. A portfolio of biologic self-injection devices in rheumatology: how patient involvement in device design can improve treatment experience. Drug Deliv 2019; 26:384-392. [PMID: 30905213 PMCID: PMC6442222 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2019.1587043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Biologic drugs (e.g. anti-tumor necrosis factors) are effective treatments for multiple chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. Administration of biologic drugs is usually via subcutaneous self-injection, which provides many patient benefits compared to infusions including increased flexibility, reduced costs, and reduced caregiver burden. However, it is also associated with challenges such as needle phobia, patient treatment misconceptions and incorrect drug administration, and can be impacted by dexterity problems. Evidence suggests these problems, along with other drug administration challenges (e.g. patient forgetfulness, busy lifestyles, and polypharmacy), can reduce patient adherence to treatment. To combat these challenges, patient feedback has been used to develop a range of self-injection devices, including pre-filled syringes, pre-filled pens, and electronic injection devices. Providing different devices for drug administration gives patients the opportunity to choose a device that addresses the challenges they face as an individual. Research suggests involving patients in medical device development, providing patients with a choice of devices and enrolling individuals in patient support programs can empower patients to take control of their treatment journey. By providing a portfolio of self-injection devices, designed based on patient needs, patient experience will improve, potentially improving adherence and hence, long-term treatment outcomes.
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- Bart J F van den Bemt
- a Department of Pharmacy , Sint Maartenskliniek , Ubbergen , The Netherlands.,b Department of Pharmacy , Radboud University Medical Centre , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- f The Parker Institute , Copenhagen University Hospital , Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg , Denmark
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Edwards CJ, Hercogová J, Albrand H, Amiot A. Switching to biosimilars: current perspectives in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2019; 19:1001-1014. [PMID: 31056970 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2019.1610381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Introduction: The expiry of patents for biologics has led to the introduction of biosimilars for the treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). These treatment alternatives may allow earlier and wider access to appropriate therapy for patients without increasing the economic burden on health-care systems. Prescription of biosimilars to treatment-naïve patients is well accepted; however, additional considerations must be taken into account when switching clinically stable patients from reference products to biosimilars. Area covered: We discuss the current considerations related to switching from reference products to biosimilars from a physician and patient perspective. We review the clinical data and real-life experience on switching patients with IMIDs, present the position of the relevant medical societies, and discuss the importance of patient-physician communication and need for shared decision-making. Expert opinion: The introduction of biosimilars provides an opportunity to expand access to treatment for patients with IMIDs across Europe and support the financial sustainability of health-care systems. We anticipate that as the real-world evidence base grows, confirming the results of clinical trials, there will be a corresponding increase in physician and patient acceptance, not only to initiating treatment with a biosimilar, but also to switching medication from a reference product to a biosimilar.
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- Christopher J Edwards
- NIHR Clinical Research Facility, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust , Southampton , UK
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- Dermatology Department, 2nd Medical faculty, Charles University and Na Bulovce Hospital , Prague , Czech Republic
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- Department of Gastroenterology and EC2M3-EA7375 Unit, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris Est Creteil University, Henri Mondor Hospital , Creteil , France
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Anghel LA, Farcas AM, Oprean RN. An overview of the common methods used to measure treatment adherence. Med Pharm Rep 2019; 92:117-122. [PMID: 31086837 PMCID: PMC6510353 DOI: 10.15386/mpr-1201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background and aims The success of a treatment depends on the effectiveness of the medication regimen, provided that patients take the medicines as prescribed. A low rate of adherence in chronic conditions is associated with poor outcome and decreased quality of life, which constitutes an additional burden for the healthcare systems. To correctly identify the dimension of this problem may be a challenge, as there are numerous methods, definitions, patient settings and factors, each with their specific roles. Our aim was to give an appropriate overview of the most common validated methods that can be used to identify non-adherent patients. Methods This overview is based on an online search of PubMed database and includes the relevant articles in this field. Results We included both direct and indirect methods for measuring treatment adherence and presented concise information that can help researchers and clinicians when choosing an appropriate method. Both subjective and objective methods have advantages and disadvantages that should be fully understood and taken into consideration. Conclusions Choosing a simple, accurate and inexpensive method that can give supplementary information about the patterns, beliefs and barriers of adherence would be desirable. But because this perfect method to measure treatment adherence does not exist, the best solution seems to be the combined use of at least two methods.
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- Laura Alexandra Anghel
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Drug Information Research Centre, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Smolen JS, Gladman D, McNeil HP, Mease PJ, Sieper J, Hojnik M, Nurwakagari P, Weinman J. Predicting adherence to therapy in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis: a large cross-sectional study. RMD Open 2019; 5:e000585. [PMID: 30713716 PMCID: PMC6340591 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2017-000585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective This analysis explored the association of treatment adherence with beliefs about medication, patient demographic and disease characteristics and medication types in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) to develop adherence prediction models. Methods The population was a subset from ALIGN, a multicountry, cross-sectional, self-administered survey study in adult patients (n=7328) with six immune-mediated inflammatory diseases who were routinely receiving systemic therapy. Instruments included Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ) and 4-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-4©), which was used to define adherence. Results A total of 3390 rheumatological patients were analysed (RA, n=1943; PsA, n=635; AS, n=812). Based on the strongest significant associations, the adherence prediction models included type of treatment, age, race (RA and AS) or disease duration (PsA) and medication beliefs (RA and PsA, BMQ-General Harm score; AS, BMQ-Specific Concerns score). The models had cross-validated areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.637 (RA), 0.641 (PsA) and 0.724 (AS). Predicted probabilities of full adherence (MMAS-4©=4) ranged from 5% to 96%. Adherence was highest for tumour necrosis factor inhibitors versus other treatments, older patients and those with low treatment harm beliefs or concerns. Adherence was higher in white patients with RA and AS and in patients with PsA with duration of disease <9 years. Conclusions For the first time, simple medication adherence prediction models for patients with RA, PsA and AS are available, which may help identify patients at high risk of non-adherence to systemic therapies. Trial registration number ACTRN12612000977875.
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- Josef S Smolen
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna and Hietzing Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medicine, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, Swedish Medical Center and University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Global Medical Affairs Rheumatology, AbbVie s.r.o., Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Medical Department, AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, London, UK
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Salmasi S, Kwan L, MacGillivray J, Bansback N, De Vera MA, Barry AR, Harrison MJ, Andrade J, Lynd LD, Loewen P. Assessment of atrial fibrillation patients' education needs from patient and clinician perspectives: A qualitative descriptive study. Thromb Res 2019; 173:109-116. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Recommendations for the assessment and optimization of adherence to disease-modifying drugs in chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases: A process based on literature reviews and expert consensus. Joint Bone Spine 2019; 86:13-19. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fraenkel L, Reyna V, Cozmuta R, Cornell D, Nolte J, Wilhelms E. Do visual aids influenced patients' risk perceptions for rare and very rare risks? PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2018; 101:1900-1905. [PMID: 30305252 PMCID: PMC6190580 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine whether visual aids (a graphic representation and/or conceptual illustrations) influence patients' risk perceptions for rare and very rare risks. METHODS Participants were randomized to a scenario which varied by probability of infection (2% or 0.2%) and visual aid: numbers only, numbers + graphic representation, numbers + conceptual illustrations, or numbers + graphic representation + conceptual illustrations. Risk perceptions and likelihood of starting the medication were examined across the four formats, separately, in participants with and without a college education. RESULTS Adding a graphic representation and/or conceptual illustrations did not affect risk perceptions among those with a higher level of education. Adding both a graphic representation + conceptual illustrations decreased risk perceptions and increased likelihood of starting the medication among participants randomized to the 2%, but not 0.2% scenario, among participants with lower levels of education. CONCLUSION Adding a graphic representation + conceptual illustrations to numbers may influence perceptions for rare, but not very rare, risks among patients with lower education. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Clinicians should be aware of the differential effects of visual aids developed to facilitate risk communication. Patients with higher levels of education may be less responsive to visual aids than those with lower education.
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- Liana Fraenkel
- Department of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, USA; VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, USA.
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- Human Neuroscience Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, USA
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- Human Neuroscience Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The College of Wooster, Wooster, USA
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Ro T, Tull RZ, Cardwell LA, Farhangian ME, Moustafa F, Richardson I, Jorizzo JL, Feldman S, Huang W. A Pilot Study Characterizing Factors in Adherence to Cutaneous Lupus Treatment. J Cutan Med Surg 2018; 22:530-532. [PMID: 30168386 DOI: 10.1177/1203475418770581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune skin disease that manifests as scarring, dyspigmentation, erythema, and pain. Topical corticosteroids are a mainstay of treatment. Irritation, messiness, and tediousness may deter use. Thus, nonadherence, rather than nonresponse, can result in treatment failure. Prior adherence studies were limited to systemic lupus erythematosus. We performed a single-center, open-label pilot study to assess adherence to topical medication in patients with CLE. CLE adherence to topical medications is suboptimal and declines over time. Shorter treatment duration and greater patient perception of disease severity may contribute to higher adherence. Improving adherence to existing treatments could be as or more valuable than new therapies for the disease.
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- Teresa Ro
- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.,2 Department of Pathology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.,3 Department of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- 1 Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Kolios AGA, Hueber AJ, Michetti P, Mrowietz U, Mustak-Blagusz M, Sator PG, Reinshagen M, Wilsmann-Theis D, Gomis-Kleindienst S, Luckey U, Rössler A, Schiefke I. ALIGNed on adherence: subanalysis of adherence in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases in the DACH region of the global ALIGN study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018; 33:234-241. [PMID: 29998520 PMCID: PMC6585659 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Background Non‐adherence to medication is a challenging problem in daily clinical practice. Objective To assess reasons for non‐adherence in patients with chronic immune‐mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) in a direct comparison including evaluation of treatment necessity and concerns. Methods ALIGN was a non‐interventional, multicountry, multicentre, self‐administered, cross‐sectional, epidemiologic survey study. Here, we investigate the German, Austrian and Swiss (DACH) cohort. Six hundred thirty‐one patients with different IMIDs (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) under systemic therapies were evaluated concerning adherence, beliefs of necessity and concerns towards treatment in patients with IMIDs. Results The DACH cohort had significantly different levels of adherence depending on the IMID (P < 0.05) and the type of therapy (P < 0.05). Based on the significant influence of concerns on treatment adherence (P < 0.05) and the high belief of treatment necessity, patients could be classified in four attitudinal segments, which were unequally distributed throughout various IMIDs. High concerns had a significant influence on non‐adherence, whereas necessity did not. Older age, female sex, TNFi mono‐, conventional combination and TNFi combination therapy are positively associated with adherence. Conclusions In the DACH region, patients are less concerned about medication and believe in the necessity of treatment. Therefore, we suggest adapting the communication in the various patient groups.
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- A G A Kolios
- Departments of Immunology and Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine 3 - Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Gastroentérologie La Source-Beaulieu and Division of Gastroenterology, Centre hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Psoriasis Center, Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medicine I, Klinikum Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Department, AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Medical Department, AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology and Diabetology, St. George Hospital, Leipzig, Germany
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Ueno H, Yamazaki Y, Yonekura Y, Park MJ, Ishikawa H, Kiuchi T. Reliability and validity of a 12-item medication adherence scale for patients with chronic disease in Japan. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:592. [PMID: 30064422 PMCID: PMC6069892 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3380-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To improve and support medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases, especially for long-term medication, it is important to consider both their relationship with healthcare providers and their lifestyle. We tested the reliability and validity of a modified 12-item Medication Adherence Scale. METHODS We revised a 14-item measure of medication adherence, created in 2009, to a more concise and clear 12-item version, and we verified the reliability and validity of the 12-item scale. We included 328 patients with chronic diseases participating in the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program in Japan from 2011 to 2014. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess whether the four factors assessed were the same as the previous 14-item Medication Adherence Scale. Cronbach's coefficient alpha was used to assess internal consistency reliability, and the relationships between patient demographic characteristics and medication adherence were compared with previous studies. RESULTS The 12 items were categorized into the four factors "medication compliance", "collaboration with healthcare providers", "willingness to access and use information about medication", and "acceptance to take medication and how taking medication fits patient's lifestyle". Confirmatory factor analysis showed χ2/df = 2.6, CFI = 0.94, and RMSEA = 0.069. Cronbach's alpha for the 12-item scale was 0.78. Cronbach's alpha for the four subscales was 0.74, 0.81, 0.67, and 0.45. Higher medication adherence was significantly associated with being a female patient, living with someone else, and age 40-49 years versus age 20-29 years. These relationships were the same as in previous studies. CONCLUSIONS We modified our original 14-item scale to a 12-item Medication Adherence Scale for patients with chronic diseases, which considers their relationship with healthcare providers and lifestyle. Refinement might be needed because of the relatively low reliability of subscales. However, the modified scale is expected to contribute to more effective self-management of medication and to improving medication adherence, particularly among patients with chronic diseases who require long-term medication not only in Japan but also in other countries.
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- Haruka Ueno
- Department of Health Communication, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Nursing Science, St. Luke’s International University, Tokyo, Japan
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Health Communication, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Graduate School of Public Health, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Chehab G, Sauer GM, Richter JG, Brinks R, Willers R, Fischer-Betz R, Winkler-Rohlfing B, Schneider M. Medical adherence in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Germany: predictors and reasons for non-adherence – a cross-sectional analysis of the LuLa-cohort. Lupus 2018; 27:1652-1660. [DOI: 10.1177/0961203318785245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Objective Adherence to medication has a major impact on treatment control and success especially in chronic diseases but often remains unrecognized. Besides clinical, socioeconomic, disease-related and treatment-related parameters, general and personal health beliefs, as well as perception of health, can affect adherence. Our aim was to investigate the adherence to lupus-specific medications in German lupus patients and to assess influencing factors including detrimental or beneficial effects of health perceptions and beliefs. Methods The Lupus Erythematosus (LE) Long-Term Study (LuLa-study) is a nationwide longitudinal study among German Caucasian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who have been assessed annually using a self-reported questionnaire since 2001. In 2013, we included questions concerning medical adherence (Morisky Medication Adherence Scale; MMAS-4), beliefs about medication prescribed (BMQ), illness perception and about the patients’ health locus of control (HLC). We present a cross-sectional analysis to assess predictors of adherence using a multivariable stepwise logistic regression. Results Five hundred and seventy-nine patients participated, 81 of whom did not take any lupus-specific medication and 40 of whom did not complete the MMAS-4 and were therefore omitted. Only 62.7% reported high adherence. Unintentional behaviour for low medical adherence exceeded the intentional behaviour by far. The use of azathioprine (OR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.02–3.34), prednisone <7.5 mg (OR: 1.56; 95% CI: 0.97–2.49), a higher age (OR: 1.06; 95% CI: 1.03–1.08) and higher external HLC (OR: 1.15; 95% CI: 1.01–1.30) proved conducive for high adherence in our multivariable model. On the contrary, the general perception of medication being harmful or addictive (OR: 0.89; 95% CI: 0.82–0.97) was detrimental. Conclusion A low belief that one's own health is determined by healthcare providers (external HLC) and the belief of the harmfulness of medication were independent predictors of low adherence besides age and the choice of the medical agent. The recognition of these potential obstacles in physician–patient relationships is essential to ameliorate adherence. Provision of sufficient information and education might help to reach the best possible outcome.
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- G Chehab
- Policlinic of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Policlinic of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Policlinic of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Policlinic of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Policlinic of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Policlinic of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Policlinic of Rheumatology and Hiller Research Unit Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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The beliefs of rheumatoid arthritis patients in their subcutaneous biological drug: strengths and areas of concern. Rheumatol Int 2018; 38:1735-1740. [PMID: 29959469 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-018-4097-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Patients' beliefs about their prescribed medication are an important factor influencing intentional non-adherence. This study describes rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients' beliefs about their subcutaneous (SC) biological medication through the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ), and potential associations. As part of the ARCO study (Study on Adherence of Rheumatoid arthritis patients to subCutaneous and Oral drugs), patients completed the BMQ specifically for their SC biological medication, encompassing a necessity and a concerns scale. The medication possession ratio (MPR) was calculated to assess adherence to the SC biological medication. The BMQ was completed by 321 patients. Between 71.0 and 89.7% of patients agreed/strongly agreed with necessity scale statements, and only 7.2% had low necessity scores. Between 20.0 and 49.8% of patients agreed/strongly agreed with four of five concern scale statements, and 72.3% agreed/strongly agreed with the concern statement regarding long-term medication effects. The percentage with high concerns was 58.9%, and was higher in patients not satisfied with, or with less fulfillment of, tolerability expectations. Non-adherence percentages were, respectively, 13.8 and 13.0% (p = 0.919) in those with high or low necessity, and 16.0 and 10.6% (p = 0.171) in those with high or low concerns. Most patients were categorized as 'ambivalent' (58.5%; high necessity/high concerns) or 'accepting' (36.1%; high necessity/low concerns) of their SC biological medication. The BMQ identified patients' concerns with their SC biological medication. Because patients' concerns could influence non-adherence to medication and future outcomes, physicians should address this issue in the clinic by informing patients and setting clear expectations.
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Kang B, Choi SY, Choi YO, Kim MJ, Kim K, Lee JH, Choe YH. Subtherapeutic Infliximab Trough Levels and Complete Mucosal Healing Are Associated With Sustained Clinical Remission After Infliximab Cessation in Paediatric-onset Crohn's Disease Patients Treated With Combined Immunosuppressive Therapy. J Crohns Colitis 2018; 12:644-652. [PMID: 29474531 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjy021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS We aimed to investigate the outcome in paediatric-onset Crohn's disease patients who had discontinued infliximab after maintaining clinical remission with combined immunosuppression, and to determine factors associated with clinical relapse. METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational study of 63 paediatric-onset Crohn's disease patients who had stopped scheduled infliximab during sustained corticosteroid-free clinical remission for at least 1 year with infliximab and azathioprine, and were followed up for at least 1 year thereafter. Cumulative relapse rates and the median time to relapse were estimated statistically. Factors at cessation were also evaluated for their association with clinical relapse. RESULTS After a median follow-up period of 4.3 years [range, 1-7.5 years], 60.3% [38/63] of patients had experienced clinical relapse. According to Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, the estimated cumulative relapse rates at 1, 4, and 6 years were 19.0%, 62.2%, and 75.2%, respectively, and the median relapse time was 3.3 years from infliximab cessation. According to multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression analysis, infliximab trough levels of ≥2.5 μg/mL and incomplete mucosal healing were associated with clinical relapse (hazard ratio [HR] = 7.199, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.641-31.571, p = 0.009 and HR = 3.628, 95% CI = 1.608-8.185, p = 0.002, respectively). Although re-treatment with infliximab was effective in 90.9% [30/33] of patients, 7.9% [3/38] eventually underwent surgery within 1 year of relapse. CONCLUSIONS Considering the high cumulative relapse rates in the long term and cases of severe relapse requiring surgery, discontinuing infliximab in paediatric-onset Crohn's disease patients is currently inadvisable. However, there may be a subgroup of patients who are good candidates for infliximab withdrawal.
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- Ben Kang
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.,Crohn's and Colitis Association in Daegu-Gyeongbuk [CCAiD], Daegu, Korea.,Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Statistics and Data Center, Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Statistics and Data Center, Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Biologic treatments have revolutionized the way we treat inflammatory bowel disease patients (IBD). Anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) antibodies are superior to conventional therapies to achieve sustained remission without steroids and mucosal healing. The objective of IBD treatment has evolved from symptom alleviation to a combination of absence of symptoms and intestinal healing. Nevertheless, biologics are expensive and are associated with an increased risk of infections and possibly skin cancers. Therefore, the duration of these treatments may be questioned, and stopping them may be contemplated by some patients and clinicians, while it is sometimes even imposed by some jurisdictions across the world. In the present paper, I highlight the recent literature about outcomes after biologics withdrawal, patients' profiles associated with these outcomes, monitoring after withdrawal, and results of retreatment. We also introduce the concept of biologic treatment cycles in IBD.
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- Edouard Louis
- Department of Gastroenterology, CHU Liège University Hospital, Liège, Belgium
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Kim D, Choi JY, Cho SK, Choi CB, Bang SY, Cha HS, Choe JY, Chung WT, Hong SJ, Kim TH, Kim TJ, Koh E, Lee HS, Lee J, Lee SS, Lee SW, Park SH, Shim SC, Yoo DH, Yoon BY, Bae SC, Sung YK. Prevalence and Associated Factors for Non-adherence in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES 2018. [DOI: 10.4078/jrd.2018.25.1.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Dam Kim
- Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
- Clinical Research Center for Rheumatoid Arthritis (CRCRA), Seoul, Korea
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- Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
- Clinical Research Center for Rheumatoid Arthritis (CRCRA), Seoul, Korea
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- Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
- Clinical Research Center for Rheumatoid Arthritis (CRCRA), Seoul, Korea
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- Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
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- Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
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- Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
- Clinical Research Center for Rheumatoid Arthritis (CRCRA), Seoul, Korea
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- Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
- Clinical Research Center for Rheumatoid Arthritis (CRCRA), Seoul, Korea
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Anghel LA, Farcaş AM, Oprean RN. Medication adherence and persistence in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: a narrative review. Patient Prefer Adherence 2018; 12:1151-1166. [PMID: 30013327 PMCID: PMC6037147 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s165101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several drugs are available for the treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases; however, their effectiveness may be negatively influenced by inappropriate adherence. Low adherence and persistence rates have a significant impact on patient quality of life and are associated with health-related expenses. PURPOSE To provide an up-to-date narrative review on treatment adherence and persistence rates, and discuss the factors that influence them, in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched the PubMed database for studies among patients with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or psoriatic arthritis (PsA), published from January 2015 to February 2017. Only studies with a well-defined measurement of adherence/persistence and those that carried out an evaluation of the influencing factors were included. RESULTS Fifteen relevant studies that evaluated adherence and/or persistence were included. Adherence rates varied between 9.3% and 94%, and persistence rates between 23% and 80%. Most of the studies used one method to evaluate adherence or persistence (different questionnaire scores, proportion of days covered, and mean treatment duration). A high concordance was found between the adherence measurements of the Medication Event Monitoring System and Visual Analog Scale. Factors of economic, demographic, and clinical nature were only moderately linked to treatment adherence or persistence. However, patient-related factors - such as positive and increased beliefs in medication necessity, strong views of the chronic nature of the diseases, and increased knowledge of the disease - were related to better treatment adherence. CONCLUSION Owing to the heterogeneity of the study results, we consider that the use of more than one method to assess adherence/persistence should yield more comprehensive and accurate data about patient adherence behavior. Patient-related factors should be included and analyzed more often in adherence studies as the former may be modified to improve patient adherence.
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- Laura-Alexandra Anghel
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Haţieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania,
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- Drug Information Research Centre, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Haţieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Haţieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania,
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Sikorskii A, Given CW, Given BA, Vachon E, Marshall V, Krauss JC, Banik A, Majumder A. Do treatment patterns alter beliefs cancer patients hold regarding oral oncolytic agents? Psychooncology 2017; 27:1005-1012. [PMID: 29232502 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cancer patients, particularly those prescribed with oral oncolytic medications, face treatment side effects and temporary and permanent stoppages of treatment. This research examines how events during treatment affect patients' beliefs regarding oral oncolytic medications. METHODS A total of 272 cancer patients initiating 1 of 28 oral oncolytic agents were followed for 12 weeks. Assessments of Beliefs About Medications Questionnaire, symptoms, physical function, and depression measures were performed during telephone interviews at intake (medication start) and 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Electronic medical record audits identified dates of temporary and permanent medication stoppages. Linear mixed-effects models were used for longitudinal analyses of the Beliefs About Medications Questionnaire scores in relation to patient characteristics, symptom severity, and medication stoppages. RESULTS Over the initial 12 weeks, beliefs about the necessity of oral medications have increased, concerns have decreased, and interference of medications with daily lives has increased. Permanent stoppage of a medication predicted significant declines in beliefs about its necessity over time. Male patients, those less educated, those reporting higher symptom severity, and those experiencing temporary stoppages had greater concerns. Interference of medications with daily life was higher for males, increased with higher symptom severity, and differed by drug category. CONCLUSIONS Patients' beliefs in the necessity of their oral medication were affected only by a permanent drug stoppage. Symptom severity, education, and patient sex affected patients' beliefs about their concerns with their medications and the interference medications posed for their daily lives. Interventions may need to target the distinct dimensions of beliefs during treatment with oral oncolytic agents.
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- Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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Nikolaus S, Schreiber S, Siegmund B, Bokemeyer B, Bästlein E, Bachmann O, Görlich D, Hofmann U, Schwab M, Kruis W. Patient Education in a 14-month Randomised Trial Fails to Improve Adherence in Ulcerative Colitis: Influence of Demographic and Clinical Parameters on Non-adherence. J Crohns Colitis 2017; 11:1052-1062. [PMID: 28486634 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjx062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Recent observational studies document that non-adherence to mesalamine therapy during remission is frequent. We aimed to investigate patient impact of patient education using objective assessments of adherence. METHODS A 14-month randomised, prospective clinical trial of adherence to mesalamine was conducted in 248 patients with ulcerative colitis [UC], Colitis Activity Index [CAI] ≤ 9, receiving standard care [n = 122] versus a standardised patient education programme [n = 126]. Primary endpoint was adherence at all visits (5-aminosalicylic acid [5-ASA] urine levels). Secondary endpoints included quality of life (inflammatory bowel disease questionnaise [IBDQ]), disease activity, partial adherence, and self-assessment of adherence. RESULTS Patient allocation was well balanced. Baseline non-adherence was high in quiescent/mildly active UC [52.4%] without difference between the groups (52.4% of patients in the education group versus 52.5% in the standard care group [p = 0.99]). No difference between the intervention group and standard care was seen in IBDQ, partial adherence, self-assessment of adherence, or therapy satisfaction at all visits. We suggest a model in which individual risks for non-adherence are driven by patients with young age, short disease duration, and low education levels. CONCLUSIONS Non-adherence is frequent in a population with quiescent/mildly active UC. Although more than 25% of the population was not in remission at the various time points, no relationship between disease activity and adherence was seen over the 14-month observation period. Physicians should maximise their efforts to motivate high-risk patients for adherence. Future trials should use objective exposure assessments to examine the impact of continuous education and consultations on the background of individual risks to develop non-adherence.
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- S Nikolaus
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Gastroenterologische Schwerpunktpraxis, Minden, Germany
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- Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Research, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Stuttgart and University of Tübingen, Tübingen,Germany
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- Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Stuttgart and University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Evangelisches Krankenhaus Kalk, Köln, Germany
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The Challenge of Assessing Adherence to Subcutaneous Biological Drugs in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases. Letter to the Editor Regarding Michetti P, Weinman J, Mrowietz U, et al. Adv Ther (2017);34:91-108. doi: 10.1007/s12325-016-0441-3. Adv Ther 2017; 34:2173-2176. [PMID: 28819910 PMCID: PMC5599446 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-017-0602-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The Challenge of Assessing Adherence to Subcutaneous Biological Drugs in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases. Letter to the Editor Regarding Michetti P, Weinman J, Mrowietz U, et al. Adv Ther (2017);34:91-108. doi: 10.1007/s12325-016-0441-3. Adv Ther 2017. [PMID: 28819910 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-016-0441-3+10.1007/s12325-017-0602-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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