Rheumatology: a study of patient satisfaction with follow-up monitoring care.

Background: This paper reports the findings of a quantitative study to determine the satisfaction of rheumatology patients receiving follow-up monitoring care within primary and secondary locations.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare and contrast the satisfaction of patients with rheumatoid arthritis following two different routes of care. The objective was to explore the dimensions of care identified in an earlier qualitative study.

Rheumatology: the expectations and preferences of patients for their follow-up monitoring care: a qualitative study to determine the dimensions of patient satisfaction.

Background: Patient satisfaction has rarely been defined. It is a multi-dimensional concept and relates to expectations and preferences for care. This paper reports the findings of a study to determine the expectations and preferences of rheumatology patients for their follow-up monitoring care.

A study of parenteral use of methotrexate in rheumatic conditions.

1. This paper reports the findings of a small pragmatic study to compare the safety and efficacy of methotrexate administered by intramuscular and subcutaneous injection, and to teach patients to self-administer methotrexate by the subcutaneous route. 2.