To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards hyperuricaemia among patients, highlighting its significance in effective management.
Key Findings:
Hyperuricaemia affects 5-25% of the population in China, necessitating effective management strategies.
Patient self-management is crucial for controlling hyperuricaemia and preventing gout.
The KAP model is relevant for understanding patient interactions with healthcare regarding hyperuricaemia, indicating areas for targeted interventions.
Interpretation:
Knowledge influences attitudes, which in turn affect patient practices regarding hyperuricaemia management, suggesting that educational interventions could enhance patient outcomes.
Limitations:
Limited studies on KAP specifically for hyperuricaemia patients.
Focus primarily on patient experiences rather than healthcare provider perspectives, with potential biases in self-reported data.
Conclusion:
Enhancing patient knowledge and attitudes can lead to better management practices for hyperuricaemia, suggesting specific educational strategies to implement.
Patients with gout who reached serum urate targets had modestly higher 5-year cardiovascular event-free survival, with associations strongest among high-risk patients
