(a) Change in medication use before, during, and after RCI use in RA. There
was a significant decrease in the percentage of patients on biologics,
NSAIDs, DMARDs (other than biologics), and corticosteroids at 6 months after
RCI use compared to initial 6 months before RCI use. Included were patients
who were on corticosteroids at any point over the period of 12 months.
*Indicates P < .05 (comparison between 6 months after
RCI use and 6 months before RCI use). (b) Change in medication use before,
during, and after RCI use in SLE. *Indicates P < .05.
(c) Change in medication use before, during, and after RCI use in DM/PM.
*Indicates P < .05.