In:
Rheumatology and Immunology Research, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 2, No. 1 ( 2021-03-01), p. 1-14
Abstract:
A multidisciplinary guideline development group was established to formulate this evidence-based diagnosis and treatment guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in China. The grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system was used to rate the quality of the evidence and the strength of recommendations, which were derived from research articles and guided by the analysis of the benefits and harms as well as patients’ values and preferences. A total of 10 recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of RA were developed. This new guideline covered the classification criteria, disease activity assessment and monitoring, and the role of disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, small molecule synthetic targeting drugs, and glucocorticoids in the treat-to-target approach of RA. This guideline is intended to serve as a tool for clinicians and patients to implement decision-making strategies and improve the practices of RA management in China.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2719-4523
DOI:
10.2478/rir-2021-0002
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2021