Abstract Number: 1250 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Mortality in Indigenous Populations of Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand with Rheumatic Disease: A Systematic Review
Background/Purpose: Indigenous populations of Canada, America, Australia, and New Zealand share similar experiences of colonization impacting their rheumatic disease clinical outcomes. The objective of our…Abstract Number: 1251 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does Preconsult Electronic Exchange Affect Postconsult Diagnosis?
Background/Purpose: Recent publications have suggested that implementation of an electronic consultation (E-Consult) system can improve communication between primary care clinicians and subspecialists, reduce wait times,…Abstract Number: 1252 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Socioeconomic Status and Not Race Associated with Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Socioeconomic Status and Not Race Associated with Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Background/Purpose: Ethnic disparities in outcomes of RA patients have been…Abstract Number: 1253 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of a Pre-Assessment Tool to Define the Spectrum of Autoimmune Diseases in an Underserved Environment
Background/Purpose: American rheumatology practice patterns vary considerably. One challenge is practitioner shortage, thus a patient-self-administered screening tool would fill an unmet need if it identified…Abstract Number: 1254 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Knee Pain and Patient Preference for Knee Replacement: Healthcare Access Matters
Background/Purpose: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a cost-effective intervention for end-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA). Objectives were to estimate the effect of knee pain severity on…Abstract Number: 1255 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Medicare Part B Utilization By Rheumatology Health Care Providers As Related to Population Demographics from 2013
Background/Purpose: In 2015, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services released claims data on payments to over 950,000 health care providers paid through Medicare Part…Abstract Number: 1256 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Disparities in Total Knee Replacement: Population Losses in Quality-Adjusted Life Years Due to Differential Offer, Acceptance, and Complication Rates in African Americans
Background/Purpose: Total knee replacement (TKR) is an effective treatment for persons with end-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA). Differences in offer, acceptance, and complication rates for TKR…Abstract Number: 1257 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Gender Differences in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Treated with Anti-TNF in Daily Practice with Ten Year Follow up
Background/Purpose: Anti-TNF treatment is available for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) for many years now, but the data on long term follow up in daily practice are…Abstract Number: 1258 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Female Gender Is Associated with a Poorer Response to TNF-Inhibitors in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Limited data is available on the influence of smoking, Body Mass Index (BMI) and gender on disease activity and response to TNF inhibitors in…Abstract Number: 1259 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Influencing Patient’s Participation in Rheumatology Research Studies: Experience from a Single Academic Centre
Background/Purpose: There is a drive to offer all patients the opportunity to participate in clinical research. We aimed to investigate the eligibility, screening and participation…Abstract Number: 1260 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Use and Adherence to Prescribed Western Medications in Chinese-American Rheumatology Patients
Background/Purpose: Chinese-Americans are one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the US. They often use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but whether that affects medication…Abstract Number: 1261 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Reliability and Validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for Assessment of Depression in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Latinos with Rheumatoid Arthritis Living in the United States
Background/Purpose: Depression is highly prevalent in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a simple screening tool widely used in medical settings and…Abstract Number: 1262 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sociodemographic and Clinical Correlates of Physical Therapy Utilization in Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Although physical therapy (PT) is recommended for managing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (sxKOA), little is known about correlates of PT utilization among adults with sxKOA.…Abstract Number: 1263 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implicit Biases Influencing Service Provision in Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain
Background/Purpose: The management of physical therapy (PT) services may raise concerns about equity. Previous research suggests that certain individuals have less access to services and…Abstract Number: 1264 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pilot Evaluation Points to Male Specific Educational Programming for Males with SLE
Background/Purpose: Methods: Results: Conclusion: Despite our small sample size, our pilot shows an unmet need for this population, which potentially impacts on…
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