Impact of Television Depictions of Gout on Perceptions of Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors' conclusion
Television depictions of gout can perpetuate inaccurate beliefs regarding causes of the disease and underemphasize effective medical strategies required in chronic disease management.
Study context
- Population
- Members of the public
- Participants
- 200 members
- Comparison
- Gout-related TV comedy episode vs control episode from the same series
Methodological detailssingle-blind
- Single-blind
Further findings
Ranked poor eating habits as most important cause
P < 0.001
| Outcome | Gout-related episode | Control episode | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived consequences of gout (11-point Likert scale), mean score | 7.1 | 6.2 | P < 0.001 |
| Perceived effectiveness of change in diet | 9.0 | 8.4 | P = 0.004 |
| Perceived effectiveness of long-term medication | 6.9 | 7.6 | P = 0.007 |
Belief gout caused by genetic factors or chance
- Less likely with gout-related episode
Original publication
Impact of Television Depictions of Gout on Perceptions of Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 16 May 2023. doi:10.
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