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Title: What factors determine patients' preference for tumour necrosis factor inhibitors in ankylosing spondylitis?
Austin Authors: Fajri, Dessy W;Brand, Caroline A;Dharmage, Shyamali C;Martin, Belinda J;Buchanan, Russell R C ;Schachna, Lionel 
Affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Issue Date: 14-Feb-2009
Publication information: Clinical Rheumatology 2009; 28(5): 599-602
Abstract: Tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) therapy, either intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SQ), demonstrates similar efficacy in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The objective of this study was to examine factors influencing patient preference of TNFi. Fifty-nine (79.7%) participants were male with mean age 43.9 years and disease duration of 22.0 years. Fifty-nine patients (79.7%) agreed with the statement 'My doctor gave me a choice and I made a decision based on my personal preference'. Patients commenced first on IV TNFi most commonly cited reduced frequency of injections (96.6%), administration by a trained professional (89.7%) and use of infusion time for leisure activities (86.2%). Patients commenced on SQ TNFi cited flexibility with timing of treatment (80%), shortened administration time (73.3%) and the convenience of home therapy (73.3%). Shared clinical decision-making between clinicians and patients may be desirable for AS patients commencing TNFi therapy.
Gov't Doc #: 19219481
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/10768
DOI: 10.1007/s10067-009-1104-4
Journal: Clinical rheumatology
URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19219481
Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Adult
Antirheumatic Agents.therapeutic use
Communication
Female
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Injections, Subcutaneous
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Questionnaires
Spondylitis, Ankylosing.drug therapy
Treatment Outcome
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha.antagonists & inhibitors
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