Abstract Number: 2018 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Do Mediterranean or Vegetarian Diets Influence Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Background/Purpose Lifestyle factors are of major importance for development of RA. Yet, regarding the role of diet surprisingly little is known. The Mediterranean diet, rich…Abstract Number: 2017 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fish Consumption and Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women in Large Prospective Cohorts
Background/Purpose Prior studies have suggested a protective effect of fish intake on RA. However, these studies were limited by potential recall bias, short follow-up, and…Abstract Number: 2015 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fine Particulate Air Pollution and Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease in Two Canadian Provinces
Background/Purpose: To estimate the degree to which fine particulate (PM2.5) air pollution is associated with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). Methods: We used population-based administrative…Abstract Number: 2016 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Occupation and Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose The role of environmental factors in the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is still fairly unknown. Finding occupations associated with the risk of disease…Abstract Number: 2007 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Using Photovoice Techniques to Empower Lupus Patients and Create Public Awareness: A Program Evaluation
Background/Purpose: Lupus through the Lens is a photography project for people with lupus to capture, in pictures, what it means to live with lupus. Created…Abstract Number: 2006 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Multiple Joint Osteoarthritis: Patient Preferences for a Generic Exercise and Self-Management Programme
Background/Purpose: In the UK approximately 1.75 million people age 45 and over are diagnosed with multiple, peripheral joint osteoarthritis (OA), a figure that would increase significantly with…Abstract Number: 2005 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Multimedia Patient Education Tool for Patients with Osteoporosis
Background/Purpose: Patient education materials incorporating video modelling can be effective in improving patients’ outcomes. We conducted a randomized control trial to test the efficacy of…Abstract Number: 2004 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Osteoporosis Screening and Fracture Risk Assessment Tool Usage Among House Staff
Background/Purpose: Despite increased awareness of the magnitude and consequences of osteoporosis and the availability of recommendations for screening and treatment by multiple organizations, osteoporosis is…Abstract Number: 2003 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pilot Study of a Web-Based Module on Gout
Background/Purpose: The majority of internal medicine trainees complete residency with little exposure to rheumatology. We aimed to create a validated, self-directed, web-based, core curriculum in…Abstract Number: 2002 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implementation of a Collaborative Rheumatology and Physiatry Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Program
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology musculoskeletal ultrasound (MUS) certification has been established and MUS teaching is rapidly being incorporated into U.S. rheumatology fellowship training programs. Similarly, MUS use…Abstract Number: 2001 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Musculoskeletal Mini-Residency Collaborative Network: A National Department of Veterans Affairs Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Educational Innovation for Primary Care Providers
Background/Purpose To address the problem of insufficient training in Musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases by practicing primary care providers (PCPs), the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Specialty…Abstract Number: 2000 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of a Rheumatology Ambulatory Rotation for Medical Residents on Documentation of Musculoskeletal Complaints
Background/Purpose Musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints are commonly the reason for visits to Primary Care offices. Therefore, it is important to teach residents to recognize and manage…Abstract Number: 1998 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
pGALS Training Increases Kenyan Pediatric Residents’ Confidence in Performing a Musculoskeletal Exam
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations are a common reason for outpatient consults accounting for 6-9% of pediatric clinic visits in developed countries. Patients are initially evaluated…Abstract Number: 1999 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Internal Medicine Resident Confidence in Rheumatologic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: A Needs Assessment Survey
Background/Purpose: Small studies have demonstrated a lack of confidence and competency in the areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal diseases among internal medicine physicians at various…Abstract Number: 1997 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Structured Integrative Rheumatology Modules (SIRM)
Background/Purpose Medical students and internal medicine residents frequently rotate through the division of rheumatology, but there have been inconsistencies in specialty-based training. We hypothesized that…
