Patients' concerns regarding biological agents in rheumatology.

Pehlivan, YAVUZ; Orucoglu, Nurdan; Pehlivan, SEDA; Kimyon, Gezmis; Zengin, Orhan; Küçük, Adem; Şahin, Ali; Tomas, Nazmiye; Oksuz, Mustafa; Kisacik, Bunyamin; Akar, Servet; Onat, Ahmet; Dalkilic, HÜSEYİN

doi:10.1111/1756-185x.13319

Patients' concerns regarding biological agents in rheumatology.

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Pehlivan Y., Orucoglu N., Pehlivan S., Kimyon G., Zengin O., Küçük A., ...More

International journal of rheumatic diseases, vol.21, pp.1219-1226, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 21
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.1111/1756-185x.13319
Journal Name: International journal of rheumatic diseases
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1219-1226
Keywords: biological agents, patient, patients' concern, rheumatology, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, ANKYLOSING-SPONDYLITIS, ANXIETY DISORDERS, PATIENTS WANT, DEPRESSION, ARTHRITIS, INFORMATION, MANAGEMENT, THERAPY, COMMON
Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

ObjectiveThe potential side effects of biological agents may increase the anxiety levels of patients and influence not only their desire to use these therapies but also their concordance to treatment. This study aimed to determine the level and prevalence of drug-related concern in patients treated with biological agents and to acquire additional information regarding the related causes.