Positive mental attitude improves treatment adherence in rheumatoid arthritis

London, United Kingdom, June 10, 2016: Two new studies presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) have shed light on why so many patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) do not adhere to their therapy, even in the early stages of their treatment. These new insights should be used to inform strategies designed to improve treatment adherence that in turn will optimise treatment outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.