Reasons of rheumatologists not changing drug treatment at visits where the DAS28 exceeded 3.2, given by 93 of the DAS patients
| Reason for not changing drug treatment when DAS28 exceeded 3.2 | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Percentages do not add up to 100 because different reasons could be mentioned at different visits. | |
| DAS28, 28 joint disease activity score; RA, rheumatoid arthritis. | |
| Awaiting effect of current medication (including celebrex) | 78 (84%) |
| RA activity judged sufficiently low by rheumatologist | 50 (54%) |
| Dose already maximal/adverse events | 39 (42%) |
| Patient wish/patient is satisfied | 29 (31%) |
| DAS28 is high for reasons other than disease activity | 10 (9%) |
| Number of patients | 93 (100%) |