Patient Perceptions of Unmet Medical Need in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the USA

By The ArthritisPower TeamNovember 3, 2021December 10th, 2021Rheumatoid Arthritis

This article published in Rheumatology and Therapy by Radawski et al. identifies and quantifies the unmet needs perceived by United States patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) currently taking a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). 258 patients were surveyed and only 26% of patients reported that they were satisfied with their RA treatment. Patients not satisfied with their treatment reported higher rheumatic disease impact and half reported a current flare. There is a need for improved disease management among RA patients.

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