Abstract Number: 1561 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Influencing Implementation of Intensive Treatment Strategies for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Despite the availability and demonstrated effectiveness of intensive treatment strategies for early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a discrepancy seems to exist between theoretical acceptance and…Abstract Number: 1562 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome More Common Than Expected,Both in Controls and in SLE Patients
Background/Purpose: Benign joint hypermobility syndrome(BJHS) in connection to rheumatic disease is sparsely investigated. It has been postulated that BJHS is more frequent in SLE than…Abstract Number: 1563 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Is Automated DATA Capture As Reliable As Manual DATA Entry in Survey Based Research?
Background/Purpose: The collection of patient reported outcomes requires accruing survey data from patients during routine medical visits. Many of these are paper-based and require manual…Abstract Number: 1564 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Misperceptions of FMS Patients about Their Disease
Background/Purpose: What do fibromyalgia patients think causes their illness. We asked fibromyalgia syndrome patients to respond to a questionnaire which asked about potential etiologic factors.…Abstract Number: 1565 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
How FMS Patients Become Workaholics
Background/Purpose: Many patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) bring in disability forms for the practitioner to fill out or have Social Security Disability applications requesting medical…Abstract Number: 1566 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fibromyalgia’s Impact On Relationships
Background/Purpose: The Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) can place a strain on patients’ personal relationships. Having a close support network is helpful in coping with illnesses, but chronic…Abstract Number: 1567 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sleep Study with Armband Device in Fibromyalgia Patients: Fibromyalgia Patients Don’t Rest Their Weary Muscles
Background/Purpose: Patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have frequent awakenings and poor sleep efficiency. The purpose of this study is to evaluate sleep patterns in…Abstract Number: 1568 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Survey Study of Methotrexate Use by Rheumatologists and Their Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Methotrexate (MTX) is the anchor medication for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however there is limited patient-focused data available on the use of…Abstract Number: 1569 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Optimizing Care for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Newly Treated with Biologics by Evaluating Health Status with AIMS-2
Background/Purpose: Biologics significantly improve disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), however, patient global assessment (PGA) is not always improved in parallel with disease activity scores.…Abstract Number: 1570 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Discrepancies Between Disease Activity and Disease Burden
Background/Purpose: In a longitudinal study aiming to use patient self-reported disease activity measured by three domains: functional ability (HAQ), disease activity (RADAI) and fatigue (VAS)…Abstract Number: 1571 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pain and Fatigue in Adult Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis – Associations with Demographic Factors, Disease Related Factors, Body Awareness, Emotional and Psychosocial Factors
Background/Purpose: Patient´s with Rheumatoid arthritis highlight fatigue as a major concern, as well as pain as a priority for improvement. Previous study has found that…Abstract Number: 1572 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Developing a Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit for Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: Research supports that health disparities exist between those with limited versus adequate literacy skills. Limited health literacy is associated with medication errors, increased healthcare…Abstract Number: 1573 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Baseline Screening Recommendations for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs: Does an Educational Intervention Change Practice in an Outpatient Clinic?
Background/Purpose: In 2008, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed recommendations for use of non-biologic and biologic DMARDs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …Abstract Number: 1574 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Correlation of Disease Activity, Functional Status and Quality of Life with Sleep Disturbance and Balance Status in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Background/Purpose: To assess the correlation of disease activity, functional and metrological status and quality of life with sleep quality and balance status in AS. Methods:…Abstract Number: 1575 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Impact of Targeted Exercise Intervention On Health Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Increased morbidity and mortality are recognized consequences of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In addition to chronic inflammation, reduced physical activity may contribute to adverse outcomes…