Management of gout in the real world: current practice versus guideline recommendations.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Gout is a chronic, extremely painful disease that is potentially curable when treated effectively. Unfortunately approximately one-half of patients with gout are inadequately controlled.
METHODS: We surveyed 315 primary care physicians in the United States and Europe to investigate current practice in the real world, as distinct from recommendations in guidelines.
RESULTS: Our survey on 1657 patients found that regular testing of serum uric acid, in conformity with the guidelines, was conducted by approximately 50% of physicians. Advice to patients on diet and lifestyle was less well implemented, and identification of overweight/obese patients was inconsistent.
CONCLUSION: Improvements in practice by physicians would include comprehensive assessment of the patient, adoption of regular monitoring during treatment, and the provision of patient education on adherence and lifestyle.
Volume
128
Issue
1
First Page
106
Last Page
114
ISSN
1941-9260
Published In/Presented At
Doghramji, P. P., Fermer, S., Wood, R., Morlock, R., & Baumgartner, S. (2016). Management of gout in the real world: current practice versus guideline recommendations. Postgraduate medicine, 128(1), 106–114. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.2016.1114878
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
26592538
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article