Patient Perspectives and Experiences With Medication for Gout: A Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
Patients with gout wanted to avoid suffering and lifestyle restrictions but were concerned with stigmatization and were uncertain about medications. Comprehensive information about the disease and reframing the role of the different medications is needed to overcome the barriers of adherence to available and effective treatment. Our results highlight the fundamental importance of maintaining a patient-centered focus and include some avenues of how clinicians may redefine their approach to gout management.
Authors
- Kathleen Tymms (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6340-8105)
- Clarice Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1427-1816)
- Muguet Koobasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9576-9271)
- Bryan A. Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7801-5673)
- Ayano Kelly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3325-3840)
- Allison Tong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8973-9538)
- Sacha Bossina
- Gabor A. C. Major (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3464-7438)
- Olav Gjønnes Tvedten
Institutions
- HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts (BE)
- University of Canberra (AU)
- John Hunter Hospital (AU)
- Liverpool Hospital (AU)
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Children's Hospital at Westmead (AU)
- Canberra Hospital (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Ghent University (BE)
- Ingham Institute (AU)
- Victoria University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Rheumatology
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.2024-1021
- Primary Topic
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00