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Abstract Number: 2434 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effects of Interventions That Aim to Increase Exercise Adherence in People with Arthritis: A Best Evidence Synthesis
Katie, E. MacPherson¹, Allison M. Ezzat², Jenny Leese³ and Linda C. Li⁴, ¹New Westminster, BC, Canada, ²School of Rehabilitation Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ³Arthritis Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁴Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Background/Purpose: Exercise is a central component in treatment and rehabilitation for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Current literature supports the use of therapeutic exercise to reduce pain,…
Abstract Number: 2435 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lumbrical Splinting and Stretching Versus Standard Treatment On Grip, Pinch, and Dexterity in People with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nancy A. Baker¹, Krissy Moehling², Elaine Rubinstein³, Norman Gustafson⁴ and Mark Baratz⁵, ¹Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ²Department of Family Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, ³Department of Measurement, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁴University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ⁵Alleghancy General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Background/Purpose: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent peripheral upper extremity neuropathy. Splinting and exercise is often recommended for those with mild to moderate symptoms.…
Abstract Number: 2436 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Effectiveness and Costs of an Integrated Rehabilitation Programme Compared with Outpatient Physiotherapy for Chronic Knee Pain
Mike Hurley¹, Dr Nicola E. Walsh² and Sally Jessep³, ¹School of Rehabilitation Sciences, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom, ²Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, ³Physiotherapy Out-Patients Department, Kent, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Chronic knee pain is a major cause of disability. Management guidelines recommend exercise and self-management interventions. We previously described a rehabilitation programme that integrates…
Abstract Number: 2437 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Initiating an Innovative Training Programme to Improve Access to Musculoskeletal Health Care in Kenya
Anthony D. Woolf¹, Jo Erwin², Omondi G. Oyoo³, Lillian Mwaniki⁴, Ingrid Cederlund⁵, Paul Etau⁶ and Katie Edwards⁷, ¹Rheumatology Dept, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro Cornwall, United Kingdom, ²Research & Development Unit, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Teliske, United Kingdom, ³Rheumatology/Dept of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, ⁴Association for Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, ⁵Reumatikerforbundet, Stockholm, Sweden, ⁶Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kuwait, ⁷Research & Development Unit, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal conditions (MSC) are common in Kenya yet the training of primary care physicians in MSC is minimal and there are only 2 full…
Abstract Number: 2438 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of a Systematic, Personalized Computer Workstation Redesign On Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Nancy A. Baker¹ and Krissy Moehling², ¹Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ²Department of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS), such as pain, numbness or cold, are common and distressing occurrences during computer use. One commonly used method to reduce MSS…
Abstract Number: 2439 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Brief Exercise and Self Management Programme Improves Upper Limb Disability in People with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lindsay M. Bearne¹, Victoria L. Manning², David L. Scott³, Ernest Choy⁴ and Michael V. Hurley⁵, ¹Academic Department of Physiotherapy, Health and Social Care Research Division,, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom, ²Academic Department of Physiotherapy, Health and Social Care Research Division, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom, ³King's College London, Department of Rheumatology, London, United Kingdom, ⁴Section of Rheumatology, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom, ⁵School of Rehabilitation Sciences, St George's University of London and Kingston University, London, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Upper limb dysfunction occurs early in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and deteriorates as the disease progresses, impacting on independence and work capacity. Exercise is…
Abstract Number: 2440 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Decisional Conflict Among Vulnerable Patient Populations with Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Associated with Limited Health Literacy and Non-English Language
Laura Trupin¹, Jennifer Barton¹, Gina Evans-Young¹, John B. Imboden¹, Andrew J. Gross², Dean Schillinger³ and Edward H. Yelin⁴, ¹Rheumatology, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, ²Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, ³Medicine and Center for Vulnerable Populations, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, ⁴Arthritis Research Group, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Background/Purpose: Suboptimal communication in shared decision-making among vulnerable populations has been reported in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). National and international recommendations for quality health care highlight…
Abstract Number: 2441 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Readability and Suitability Assessment of Patient Education Materials in Rheumatic Diseases
Rennie L. Rhee¹, Joan Marie Von Feldt², H. Ralph Schumacher³ and Peter A. Merkel⁴, ¹Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, ²Rheumatology, Univ of Pennsylvania/Philadelphia VAMC, Philadelphia, PA, ³Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, ⁴University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Background/Purpose: Comprehension of health resources may be challenging for patients particularly those with limited health literacy. The objective of this study was to examine the…
Abstract Number: 2442 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Screening of Osteoporosis in Men Age 70 and Older: A Need for Increased Awareness
Sian Yik Lim¹, Kenneth Nugent², Joon Hee Lim¹, Hoda Mojazi Amiri¹, Rie Okamura¹ and Dan Nguyen¹, ¹Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, ²3601, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
Background/Purpose: The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) currently recommends osteoporosis screening with bone mineral density (BMD) testing in men age 70 and older, regardless of clinical…
Abstract Number: 2443 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pain and Function Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Ummara Shah¹, Lisa A. Mandl², Mark P. Figgie³, Michael Alexiades⁴ and Susan M. Goodman², ¹Division of Rheumatology, New York University School of Medicine, NYC, NY, ²Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ³Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁴Orthopaedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: There is little information on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The purposes of this study were to determine the…
Abstract Number: 2444 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Restricting Back Pain Is Associated with Disability in Community-Living Older Persons
Una E. Makris¹, Liana Fraenkel², Ling Han³, Linda Leo-Summers³ and Thomas M. Gill⁴, ¹Rheumatology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX, ²Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Yale University School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, New Haven, CT, ³Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, New Haven, CT, ⁴Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Background/Purpose: Although back pain is common and costly, few longitudinal studies have evaluated the association between back pain, severe enough to restrict activity (hereafter referred…
Abstract Number: 2445 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ipsilateral Lower Extremity Joint Involvement Increases the Risk of Poor Pain and Function Outcomes After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
Jasvinder A. Singh¹ and David Lewallen², ¹Department of Medicine, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, ²Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic college of medicine, Rochester
Background/Purpose: Persistent pain and functional limitation are unfavorable outcomes after knee and hip replacement, which are getting increasing attention due to a dramatic increase in…
Abstract Number: 2405 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Proof-of-Concept Study of an Animated, Web-Based Methotrexate Decision Aid for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Linda C. Li¹, Paul M. Adam², Catherine L. Backman³, Sydney Brooks⁴, Gwen A. Ellert⁵, Allyson Jones⁶, Otto Kamensek⁷, Cheryl Koehn⁸, Diane Lacaille⁷, Colleen Maloney⁷, Anne F. Townsend⁹, Elaine Yacyshyn¹⁰, Charlene Yousefi⁷ and Dawn Stacey¹¹, ¹Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ²Rheumatology Liaison, Mary Pack Arthritis Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ³Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁴The Arthritis Society, Ontario Division, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁵Health Education, Trelle Enterprises Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁶Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, ⁷Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁸Arthritis Consumer Experts, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁹Rheumatology, Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada, ¹⁰562 Heritage Med Rsch Ctr, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, ¹¹School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Patient decision aids are designed to present the potential benefits and harm of treatment options, clarify individuals’ preferences, and guide discussion at a clinic…
Abstract Number: 2406 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implementation of a Pilot Nutrition Education Intervention for Culturally Diverse Teens with Lupus and Their Families in Hospital for Special Surgery’s Charla De Lupus /Lupus Chat® Teen and Parent Support Group
Shawn Rose¹, Roberta Horton², Dariana M. Pichardo³, Dana Friedman⁴, Robyn Wiesel², Sandra Goldsmith⁴, Sotiria Everett⁵ and Lisa F. Imundo⁶, ¹Immunoscience Early Clinical and Translational Research, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ, ²Department of Social Work Programs, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ³Department of Social Work Programs, Hospital For Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁴Public and Patient Education, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁵Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁶Assoociate Professor of Pediatrics in Medicine - Rheumatoology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Based on results of our previously reported needs assessment, the hospital’s national lupus support and education program worked with our Public and Patient Education…
Abstract Number: 2407 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Perceptions of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Among Low Income African American Women with Lupus
Charmayne M. Dunlop-Thomas¹, Terrika Barham², Natasha DeVeauuse Brown³ and Cristina Drenkard³, ¹Medicine Rheumatology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, ²Emory University, Atlanta, GA, ³Medicine, Div Rheumatology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Background/Purpose: Chronic illnesses have emerged as major health concerns of Americans in recent decades. African Americans with lupus are at high risk for poor disease…

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