OP43. EVALUATION OF AN INTERACTIVE INTELLIGENT TELEPHONE BASED MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID

of which often necessitates complex drug regimens. Co-morbidities are com-mon in RA further increasing the number and complexity of prescribed drugs and monitoring requirements. Aims: To evaluate patient and physician views on an interactive telephone based monitoring system. Methods: Consecutive patients with established RA who met the entry cri-teria and were receiving one or more of methotrexate, sulphasalazine, alen-dronate and raloxifene were invited to participate in this study by the attend-ing rheumatologist. Participants phoned into an interactive intelligent tele-phone based monitoring system on a monthly basis. The patient dialled into the system and entered their individual PIN number, which then activated their patient record. The patient responded to questions from their assigned script using the telephone keypad and the system analysed the responses and determined the flow of the questions. The system has the ability to play educational messages, facilitate voice mail or alert the study team should the patient enter details which fall out with predefined parameters, report side ef-fects from their medication or request an earlier clinic appointment. Basic de-mographic characteristics and social deprivation categories (Carstairs) were noted (group 6&7 most deprived). Results: To evaluate patient and physician views on an interactive telephone based monitoring system