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Published in: Current Rheumatology Reports 3/2018

Open Access 01-03-2018 | Crystal Arthritis (L Stamp, Section Editor)

How Can We Improve Disease Education in People with Gout?

Authors: Theodore R. Fields, Adena Batterman

Published in: Current Rheumatology Reports | Issue 3/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Gout management is currently suboptimal despite excellent available therapy. Gout patient education has been shown to enhance medication adherence and self-management, but needs improvement. We explored the literature on gout patient education including gaps in gout patient knowledge; use of written materials; in-person individual and group sessions; education via nurses, pharmacists, or multi-disciplinary groups; and use of phone, web-based, mobile health app, and text messaging educational efforts.

Recent Findings

Nurse-led interventions have shown significant improvement in reaching urate goals. Pharmacist-led programs have likewise succeeded, but to a lesser degree. A multi-disciplinary approach has shown feasibility. Needs-assessments, patient questionnaires, and psychosocial evaluations can enhance targeted education.

Summary

An interactive and patient-centered approach can enhance gout educational interventions. Optimal programs will assess for and address educational needs related to knowledge gaps, health literacy, race, gender, socio-economic status, and level of social support.
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Metadata
Title
How Can We Improve Disease Education in People with Gout?
Authors
Theodore R. Fields
Adena Batterman
Publication date
01-03-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Rheumatology Reports / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1523-3774
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6307
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-018-0720-x

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