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Gout management and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional internet survey

Jasvinder A Singh1, N Lawrence Edwards2

  • 1University of Alabama at Birmingham, Faculty Office Tower 805B, 510 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.

Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease
|November 2, 2020
PubMed

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Gout patients faced challenges in medication adherence and healthcare access during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased flares and distress. Targeted interventions are crucial to improve gout management and quality of life for these individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare delivery and patient management for chronic conditions.
  • Gout, a common inflammatory arthritis, requires consistent management to prevent flares and long-term complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate gout management, including medication use, healthcare access, quality of life, and psychological distress among gout patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify challenges faced by individuals with gout during the pandemic and inform necessary interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 122 individuals with physician-diagnosed gout.
  • Data collected included medication use (urate-lowering therapy - ULT), healthcare utilization, Gout Impact Scale (GIS) for quality of life, Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) for psychological distress, and resilience.

Main Results:

  • 82% of participants were prescribed ULT, with 66% taking it daily. Gout flares were frequent (63% monthly), with some requiring emergency care (11%) or hospitalization (2%).
  • Significant difficulties were reported in gout management (41-56%) and healthcare access (17-37%). HRQoL deficits were noted, particularly for unmet treatment needs and gout concern during flares.
  • Moderate to severe psychological distress (34%) was associated with increased challenges in medication access, flare management, and receiving gout education.

Conclusions:

  • People with gout experienced significant healthcare gaps, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • There is a clear need for interventions to address these challenges and improve the comprehensive management of gout during public health crises.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19disease managementgoutinternetmedication usepsychological distressquality of liferesiliencesurvey

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