Table 1 Comparison of results obtained by methotrexate prefilled pen and prefilled syringe in the “Ease of use” section of the questionnaire
Question | Device | Median value | Interquartile range | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The injection is easy to perform | Prefilled syringe | 8.0 | 5.0 | 0.06 |
Prefilled pen | 10.0 | 2.0 | ||
I do not have any problems with performing the injection | Prefilled syringe | 8.0 | 7.0 | 0.04 |
Prefilled pen | 10.0 | 2.0 | ||
The injection system lies comfortably and secure in the hand during the injection | Prefilled syringe | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0.012 |
Prefilled pen | 10.0 | 2.0 | ||
It was easy to learn how to perform the injection correctly | Prefilled syringe | 8.0 | 6.0 | 0.008 |
Prefilled pen | 10.0 | 1.0 | ||
Overall | Prefilled syringe | 8.0 | 5.0 | 0.00001 |
Prefilled pen | 10.0 | 2.0 |