Trends in gout management before and after publication of NICE guidance in England: a population-based study in OpenSAFELY

Objectives: To evaluate gout management in England before and after publication of a national clinical guideline by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and assess the feasibility of using routinely collected health data to monitor guideline implementation at scale. Design: Observational cohort study with interrupted time-series analysis. Setting: Primary care and hospital admission data, with the approval of NHS England. Participants: 22,618,945 individuals aged 18 to 110 years registered with general practices in England contributing data to the NHS OpenSAFELY Data An

This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement, treatment, or program: especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.