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Kumar, K, Raizada, SR, Mallen, CD and Stack, RJ (2018) UK-South Asian patients' experiences of and satisfaction toward receiving information about biologics in rheumatoid arthritis. Patient Preference and Adherence, 12. 489 -497. ISSN 1177-889X
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Abstract
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes painful joint inflammation and is incurable, but treatments control RA. Drug regimens are complex, and patients often do not take their medication as expected. Poor medication adherence can lead to poorly controlled disease and worse patient outcomes. Biologics treatments are expensive and require full engagement from patients. We have previously shown that patients from Black ethnic minority backgrounds do not fully engage into treatment plan. This study explored the patients' experiences in and satisfaction toward receiving information about biologics and future support preferences in South Asian patients with RA.
Methods: Twenty South Asian patients with RA from Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust participated in individual semistructured interviews. Interviews were transcribed and data were analyzed by using thematic analysis approach.
Results: Four overarching themes describe the patients' experience in and satisfaction toward receiving information on biologics: 1) current provision of information regarding the "biologics journey" and understanding of RA: in this theme, non-English-speaking patients expressed heightened anxiety about stepping up to biologics; 2) experience and perceptions of biologics: many patients were positive about the biologic experience; however, there were patient-perceived delays in getting on to the biologics; 3) factors influencing willingness to try biologics: in this theme, a number of factors were identified including seeking advice from doctors abroad; and 4) recommendations on the desired information to fully understand the use of biologics: some patients valued group discussions, while others suggested receiving RA and biologic information through a video interaction.
Conclusion: This novel study provides insight into South Asian RA patients' experiences in and satisfaction toward receiving information about biologics. South Asian patients with RA reported a range of perceptions about biologics and support preferences, many of which may not be shared with the non-South Asian population.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | This is the final published version of the article (version of record). It first appeared online via Dove Medical Press at http://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s153741 - please refer to any applicable terms of use of the publisher. |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | rheumatoid arthritis, biologic treatment, patient perceptions, illness beliefs, ethnicity |
Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC925 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system |
Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Primary Care Health Sciences |
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Depositing User: | Symplectic |
Date Deposited: | 20 Apr 2018 09:56 |
Last Modified: | 20 Apr 2018 10:02 |
URI: | https://eprints.keele.ac.uk/id/eprint/4779 |