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Guidelines for arthritis: ten years on.

D Scott1

  • 1Guy's, King's & St Thomas' School of Medicine, Dulwich Hospital, London. david.l.scott@kcl.ac.uk

Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|November 15, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Updated rheumatoid arthritis guidelines emphasize early disease-modifying drug initiation. Future guidelines will focus on specific treatments like anti-tumour necrosis factor immunotherapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Over a decade has passed since the initial UK guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management.
  • Numerous guidelines have since been published by organizations like the American College of Rheumatology and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines (SIGN) network.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and current state of rheumatoid arthritis management guidelines.
  • To identify emerging trends in guideline development, focusing on specific treatment areas.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of existing rheumatoid arthritis management guidelines.
  • Review of recommendations from key international bodies (UK, American College of Rheumatology, SIGN).

Main Results:

  • Most guidelines share core recommendations, notably the early use of disease-modifying drugs.
  • North American guidelines define acceptable practice ranges, while SIGN guidelines are more prescriptive, defining 'best clinical practice'.
  • A shift towards guidelines addressing specific aspects of care, such as high-cost treatments like anti-tumour necrosis factor immunotherapy, is evident.

Conclusions:

  • Current rheumatoid arthritis guidelines largely agree on fundamental management principles, particularly early intervention with disease-modifying drugs.
  • The future direction of guidelines involves a move towards more specialized recommendations for specific treatments and aspects of care.

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