2024 Update of the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) Recommendations for Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

To update the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) treatment recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by incorporating new evidence and reassessing the validity of previous guidance: METHODS: A literature search for relevant publications from January 2018 to August 2023 was conducted, supplemented by earlier studies where relevant. Recommendations were formulated based on this evidence and refined through a modified-Delphi process during a series of online meetings. The quality of evidence and strength of recommendations were assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach.