Patient perspectives in gout: a review

Area of Science:

• Rheumatology
• Patient-Reported Outcomes
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Recent studies highlight the importance of patient perspectives in gout management.
• Understanding patient experiences from disease onset to outcomes is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of patient perspectives in gout.
• To explore the impact of gout on patients' lives and their perceptions of treatment.
• To summarize evidence linking patient perceptions to gout outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on patient perspectives in gout.
• Analysis of patient knowledge, beliefs, and perceived barriers to adherence.
• Examination of the association between patient perceptions and clinical outcomes.

Main Results:

• Gout significantly impacts patients' daily lives and well-being.
• Patient knowledge and beliefs about gout and urate-lowering therapy (ULT) vary, with some misperceptions identified.
• Perceived barriers to medication adherence include cost, side effects, and lack of understanding.
• Patient perceptions are associated with treatment adherence and overall disease outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Incorporating patient perspectives can enhance shared decision-making and improve clinical care for gout.
• Addressing patient values and preferences is key to optimizing pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments.
• Including patient-reported outcomes in research is vital for improving the relevance and impact of gout studies.