The development and validation of a Patient-Perceived Methotrexate Intolerance Scale for use in adult rheumatoid arthritis patients

By The ArthritisPower TeamJuly 14, 2022January 31st, 2024Research Registry, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Methotrexate is a commonly prescribed drug for patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Though it can positively impact disease activity, some patients experience side effects and intolerance. Salt et al. developed a scale to measure methotrexate intolerance for use in adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with an additional objective to describe its psychometric properties. This is the first known scale with favorable measurement properties to evaluate methotrexate intolerance using a patient-centered perspective.

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