Rheumatoid arthritis

Exploring preferences of at-risk individuals for preventive treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Scand J RheumatolPublished Qualitative study

Authors' conclusion

This research highlights the importance of non-treatment factors in the decision-making process around preventive treatments

Study context

Population
First degree relatives (FDRs) of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and members of the general public considering preventive treatment for RA3 focus groups · 3 interviews
Participants
21 participants
Comparison
FDRs vs General public
  • FDRsn = 5
  • General publicn = 16
Outcome
Factors influencing decisions on preventive treatment for RA
Methodological detailsfocus groups and semi-structured interviews, framework analysis
  • Focus groups and semi-structured interviews
  • Framework analysis

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

Broad themes identified

10

Original publication

Exploring preferences of at-risk individuals for preventive treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. Scand J Rheumatol. Published 30 September 2022. doi:10.1080/03009742.2022.2116805

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