Assessment of the Effectiveness of IV and SC Abatacept (Orencia) Patient Alert Cards in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Sample of EU Countries

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Abatacept (Orencia®) IV and SC Patient Alert Cards in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in European Economic Area Countries

The purpose of the study is to determine a) if the implementation of abatacept (Orencia®) patient alert card (PAC) resulted in effective understanding of key safety messages and b) if the degree of understanding of key safety messages is associated with improved clinical and safety outcomes.

3 sub studies: 2 Cross-Sectional and 1 retrospective chart review

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient survey (cohort 1):

  1. Patients has taken abatacept within the previous 3 months for rheumatoid arthritis
  2. Patient is 18 years of age or over

• HCP survey (cohort 2):

  a) Physician or nurses working in rheumatology centers, with at least 1 patient taking abatacept in the previous 6 months for rheumatoid arthritis (by prescribing, administering or by follow up)

• Retrospective chart review study (cohort 3):

  1. Patient survey questionnaire completed , Informed Consent Form (ICF) signed

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient survey:

  1. Patient has participated in a clinical trial for their arthritis in the previous 12 months
  2. Currently an employee of BMS

• HCP survey:

  1. Physicians or nurse who have recruited patients for the Patient survey
  2. Currently an employee of BMS