Results of cross-sectional epidemiologic study on determination of recombinant biological agents requirement for treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in real-life clinical practice. Report 1. Demographic, social, clinicaland laboratory characteristics of Russian patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

Objective. To get objective information characterizing demographic, social and clinical status of Russian pts with rheumatoid arthritis in real life clinical practice. Material and methods. Cross-sectional epidemiologic observational study without any intervention in routine clinical practice (including administration of studied therapy and special methods of examination) was performed. It was based on cross-sectional collection of clinical data of pts actively visited the doctor or hospitalized during period from 01.03.2009 to 07.05.2009. 1810 pts with RA were included in 22 cities of Russian Federation during this time. Results. New data about clinical features of RA and therapeutic approaches in real-life clinical practice of rheumatologists were obtained. Modern social and demographic characteristics of population of pts with rheumatoid arthritis were got. RA pts in Russia were shown to have higher activity and severity of the disease than in other countries. Conclusion. Presented data can be used for development of perspective programs on improvement of specialized service for pts with RA.

Keywords

• epidemiology
• rheumatoid arthritis