Gout

Gout is a chronic condition which affects between 1.2 to 1.8 million Australians. Often undertreated or incorrectly thought of as an acute condition, it causes severe pain disability and impairment.  Patients living with gout often feel stigmatised and embarrassed by their condition.  Primary health care nurses can play an important role in supporting patients living with gout to help them manage uric acid levels, encourage adherence and to help them feel less stigmatised. 

Resources

Gout and diet factsheet

Share this factsheet with patients to educate them on the types of foods and drinks that can increase uric acid levels and to dispel common myths that contribute to stigma and poor adherence.

Gout video library

This collection of customer experience videos and animations provide patients with the facts they need to know to manage their condition with confidence and without stigma.

Animation to share with patients: Understanding Gout

This animation explains in an easy-to-understand format what is gout, some of the common myths and misunderstandings, and why it is important to keep taking the medicines.

Gout Care plan

Use this plan with patients to record the medicines they take to manage gout and gout flares, record serum urate results and keep track of dose up titration.

Treatment Algorithm

This resource has been designed to support health professionals to optimise patient care through targeted urate lowering therapy, patient education and regular monitoring.