Journal article

Publication year: 2012

Pages: 17-20

Journal: The Journal of Rheumatology

Volume number: 39

ISSN: 0315-162X

eISSN: 1499-2752

Open access status: Bronze

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.120337

Publisher: The Journal of Rheumatology

Abstract: 

Objective. To conduct a systematic review of the available literature addressing the effectiveness, safety, and role of corticosteroids for pain relief in persistent pain of inflammatory arthritis (IA), as part of the international 3e (Evidence, Expertise, Exchange) Initiative.

Methods. A systematic literature research (SLR) was carried out in Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and the American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism meeting abstracts, searching for studies evaluating the use of steroids for the treatment of residual pain in IA despite adequate antiinflammatory therapy.

Results. Of 3887 references retrieved by SLR, 2 randomized controlled studies and 35 review articles underwent full-text review. No article was found to adequately address the research question.

Conclusion. No data on the efficacy and safety of systemic corticosteroids in residual pain in IA could be identified from the literature. (J Rheumatol Suppl. 2012 Sept;90; 17-20; doi:10.3899/jrheum.120337)

Harvard Citation style: Tarner, I., Englbrecht, M., Schneider, M., van der Heijde, D. and Mueller-Ladner, U. (2012) The Role of Corticosteroids for Pain Relief in Persistent Pain of Inflammatory Arthritis: A Systematic Literature Review, The Journal of Rheumatology, 39, pp. 17-20. https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.120337

APA Citation style: Tarner, I., Englbrecht, M., Schneider, M., van der Heijde, D., & Mueller-Ladner, U. (2012). The Role of Corticosteroids for Pain Relief in Persistent Pain of Inflammatory Arthritis: A Systematic Literature Review. The Journal of Rheumatology. 39, 17-20. https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.120337