Risk factors for loss to follow-up in patients with gout: A Korean prospective cohort study
Fewer gout attacks, heightened anxiety and depression, and lower quality of life were key factors associated with LTFU. Providing emotional support and comprehensive education may enhance follow-up and improve gout management.
Authors
- You‐Jung Ha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6107-9523)
- Kichul Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6749-7598)
- Seung‐Geun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5205-3978)
- Joong Kyong Ahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3246-4435)
- Byoongyong Choi
- Hyunsue Do (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9550-1048)
- Hyun Ok Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4964-1963)
- Kyeong Min Son (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7948-9624)
- Hyo Jin Choi
- Ran Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0104-4091)
- Ji Hyoun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0765-347X)
- Ki Won Moon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4182-8328)
- Chang‐Nam Son (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1722-2190)
- Sang-Hyon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8030-7939)
- Min Jung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3105-9633)
- Sung Won Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1213-1254)
- Chang Hoon Lee
Institutions
- Gachon University (KR)
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Kangwon National University (KR)
- Gyeongsang National University (KR)
- Eulji University (KR)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government (KR)
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (KR)
- Kyung Hee University (KR)
- Seoul Medical Center (KR)
- SNUH SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center (KR)
- Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (KR)
- Pusan National University Hospital (KR)
- Soonchunhyang University Hospital Cheonan (KR)
- Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital (KR)
- Chungbuk National University Hospital (KR)
- Keimyung University (KR)
- Wonkwang University (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318564
- Primary Topic
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00