Abstract Number: 164 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Learner Practice Gaps in Osteoporosis: Piloting a Metabolic Bone Disease Curriculum Within a Fracture Liaison Service Framework
Background/Purpose: Targeting community level health outcomes is one of the higher aims of medical education. Osteoporosis care gaps are prevalent. Only 23% of women with…Abstract Number: 165 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Heterogeneity of Strategies and Methods for Assessment of Competences in Rheumatology Training: Results of a Systematic Literature Review to Inform EULAR Points to Consider
Background/Purpose: The structure and content of Rheumatology training programs vary widely among European countries. Harmonization of assessment methods of competences across EULAR countries could contribute…Abstract Number: 166 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
An Analysis of Inpatient Rheumatology Consults at an Academic Military Medical Center over 16 Years: Do Consults Requests Accurately Reflect the Curriculum and Prepare Fellows for Board Certification and Future Practice?
Background/Purpose: Review inpatient rheumatology consults over the last 16 years at a major military academic medical center to analyze trends in rheumatic disease presentation, consultative…Abstract Number: 167 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Bioethics for the Rheumatologist: A Needs-Assessment, Curriculum Development, and Knowledge Assessment of Bioethical Topics for Rheumatology Trainees
Background/Purpose: An understanding of bioethics and an ability to apply ethical principles in clinical practice should be key components of postgraduate medical training. However, there…Abstract Number: 168 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Development and Usability Testing of Take Charge: An Email Series to Increase Knowledge of Self-Management Skills in People with Lupus
Background/Purpose: Email may be a promising approach to expose people with lupus, especially newly diagnosed patients, to educational information, tools, and resources on lupus self-management…Abstract Number: 169 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Wikipedia as a Source of Health Information for the Public: Systematic Analysis of Quality and Readability of 8 Common Rheumatic Diseases Articles
Background/Purpose: Wikipedia is the largest open-access online collaborative encyclopedia. Several studies have shown that Wikipedia is one of the most read online source for health…Abstract Number: 170 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Evaluating an Illustrated Storybook for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: While juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common pediatric rheumatic disease, there is a lack of available child-friendly patient education materials. An illustrated storybook…Abstract Number: 171 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Performance of 2010 ACR/EULAR and 1987 ACR Criteria for Classification of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Population-based Incidence Cohort, 2010-2014
Background/Purpose: Previous studies evaluated performance of the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European League against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria for classification of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in…Abstract Number: 172 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Is the Epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Changing? Results from a Population-based Incidence Cohort of RA Patients, 2005-2014
Background/Purpose: The incidence and prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) vary substantially between populations in different geographic areas and over time. Recent trends in RA incidence…Abstract Number: 173 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Statin Use Is Associated with Increased Risk of RA in US Population: Results from a Large Nationwide Study
Background/Purpose: Studies evaluating the effect of statin use on the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) onset have shown conflicting results. Most of these studies evaluated…Abstract Number: 174 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Clinical Presentation and Disease Course Evaluation of Mono- and Bilateral Knee Arthritis: Results from the Leiden Early Arthritis Clinic Cohort
Background/Purpose: Patients presenting with arthritis in one or both knees propose a challenge regarding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment decisions. The aim of the current study…Abstract Number: 175 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Associations Between Circulating Cytokines and Incident Inflammatory Arthritis in an Anti-citrullinated Protein Antibody Positive Population
Background/Purpose: Elevated circulating cytokines are present years before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We conducted a prospective cohort study in an at-risk population of…Abstract Number: 176 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Czech Republic
Background/Purpose: To describe the epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in the Czech Republic (CZ)Methods: We used the administrative database of the National Registry of Reimbursed…Abstract Number: 177 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Early Retirement Attributed to Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Predictors in Portugal
Background/Purpose: Work disability is a common consequence of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) with economic implications for both the patient and society. Scarce information is available on…Abstract Number: 178 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Depression: A Common Comorbidity in Rheumatic Diseases. a Case-Control Study
Background/Purpose: Depression is a frequent comorbidity in rheumatic diseases (RD) and it is associated with chronic pain and long-term medical treatment in these patients. Furthermore,…
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