Key points to consider for the management of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis(Part 1)
We start with a new topic this week and it has something to do the key point to consider when managing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis.
The idea is to develop evidence-based points to consider (PTC) for the management of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (D2T RA).
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) ventured to come up with PTC, thus creating a task force comprising 34 individuals: 26 rheumatologists, patient partners and rheumatology experienced health professionals.
There were at least 2 systematic literature reviews addressed clinical questions around diagnostic challenges, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic management techniques in D2T RA.
PTCs were formulated based on the evidence and expert opinion.
There were 2 overarching principles and 11 PtCs were defined for RA, and other impact of the disease on the quality of life.
These PTCs for D2T RA can serve as a clinical roadmap to support healthcare professionals and patients to deliver holistic management of this disease.
Next week we shall be making a deeper dive on the PTCs and other principles.