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SWITCH Considerations
The corticosteroid he starts on may not be the best for him to stay on7,13
Helpful considerations from the start of treatment4,14,15
![Strength](/static/8d0e5495d8653fa10ec18f8743f362a6/0c3a7/strength.png)
Has there been a shift in his muscle strength or function?
![Weight](/static/f0f764db258112f02100bb8a2c236fa2/c05d4/weight.png)
Do the gains feel excessive?
![Independence](/static/c5039a1be32126e5143d45a03ef0c9ba/6212d/independence.png)
Has his disease progressed?
![Time](/static/8e99acc79571d47ae1f7c6c41cbf42dd/8a422/time.png)
Are activities taking longer than before (eg, walking, standing, etc.)?
![Communication](/static/860388a47789f4e716e3da924b00f6bc/e241a/communication.png)
Has his emotional state shifted?
![Health status](/static/d64e9b0923d6409302457072d34b974f/96c51/health-status.png)
Is he maintaining his quality of life?
S.W.I.T.C.H. for the here and now