TABLE 6.
Subcutaneous biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) Adherence Score (SCADS) version 1.6.
| Item number | Item |
|---|---|
| Q1 | Do you administer (inject) your biologic injection as the prescribed dose for each biologic injection session? |
| Q2 | Write the strength of your biologic injection dose; for example, the strength in “milligram (mg)” or write the number of biologic injections you are taking; for example, 1 @ 2 @ 3 injections taken at each biologic injection session |
| Q3 | Do you administer (inject) your biologic injection according to the prescribed frequency within a period of time? |
| Q4 | Write how many times the injection must be taken within a period of time; for example, once a month, twice a month, or every 4 weeks |
| Q5 | Do you administer (inject) your biologic injection on a specific day or date that you must take (inject) your biologic injection? |
| Q6 | Write the specific day or write the specific date of the month that you must take (inject) your biologic injection |
| Q7 | Did you ever forget to do your biologic injection within the past 1 (one) month? |
| Q8 | Do you continue taking (injecting) your biologic injection even though you feel better and have no joint pain? |
| Q9 | Do you bring along your biologic injection when you travel away from home? For example, traveling for long holidays, attending social events such as wedding reception, feast, and party. |
| Q10 | Do you stop temporarily from taking (injecting) your biologic injection dose when you feel unwell? For example, having a fever, or coughing with phlegm, or taking antibiotics |