OpenEvidence adds ACR patient fact sheets to clinical answers

What is changing?

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and OpenEvidence announced a collaboration that brings patient education resources for rheumatic diseases and treatments into OpenEvidence. English- and Spanish-language fact sheets will surface when clinically relevant alongside peer-reviewed literature, with links back to the original ACR source.

The collection covers conditions such as gout and psoriatic arthritis, as well as treatments including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and biologic medications. The materials explain causes, common symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions patients may discuss with their care teams.

The integration is not intended to replace clinical judgment or patient conversations. ACR says the fact sheets can help clinicians share trusted explanations during and after visits, while OpenEvidence says the material will be available in the appropriate point-of-care context.