Treating early rheumatoid arthritis to target using protocolized escalation of disease-modifying antirheumatoid drugs: the influence of protocol violation on long term clinical and functional outcome

• In: Posters J - Translational Research and Individualized Medicines
• At: PSWC, Melbourne (Australia) (2014)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: PJ-006
• By: WABE, Nasir (University of South Australia, Pharmacy, Adelaide, Australia)
• Co-author(s): Sorish, Michael (University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia)
  Proudman, Susanna (Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia)
  Wiese, Michael (University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia)
  
• Abstract:

  Background: The current recommendation of rheumatoid arthritis management is using the treat to target strategy; a response-driven process of intensifying doses or adding new drugs until a pre-defined goal is reached. Though very effective, its implementation may be limited by the physician's compliance with treatment protocol.
  Aim: To investigate ..

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