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Abstracts tagged "Access to care"

  • Abstract Number: 0273 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Barriers and Facilitators for Outpatient Follow-Up After an Acute Gout Flare: A Qualitative Research Study

    Elizabeth Lopez1, Lesley Jackson2, Kenneth Saag3 and Maria I. ("Maio") Danila4, 1University of Alabama at Birmingham, Montgomery, AL, 2University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 3The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 4University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL

    Background/Purpose: Many people with gout utilize the emergency department (ED) for acute gout care, but many do not receive subsequent adequate outpatient care for long-term…
  • Abstract Number: 1031 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Access to Advanced Therapies in Axial Spondyloarthritis in Latin America, Data from the PANLAR-ESPALDA Registry

    Rodrigo Garcia Salinas1, Fernando Andres Sommerfleck2, Diego Vila3, Daniel Palleiro4, Daniel Fernández-Ávila5, Julio César Casasola Vargas6, Maria Amada Barcia7, Dora Liliana Candia Zuniga8, Nicolas Martin Marin Zucaro9, María Lorena Brance10 and Wilson Bautista-Molano11, 1Hospital Italiano La Plata, La Plata, Argentina, 2Sanatorio Julio Mendez, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3Hospital Virgen del Carmen, Campana, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 4Instituto Nacional de Reumatologia, Montevideo, Uruguay, 55Hospital San Ignacio, Colombia, BOGOTA, Colombia, 6Hospital General de México, “Dr.Eduardo Liceaga”, MEXICO CITY, Mexico, 77Hospital General Portoviejo del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (IESS), Guayaquil, Ecuador, 88Hospital Regional Primero de Octubre ISSTE, Fuerzas Armadas, Mexico City, Mexico, 9Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina, 10School of Medicine, Rosario National University, Argentina, Rosario, Argentina, 11University Hospital Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

    Background/Purpose: Access to advanced treatments in LATAM poses challenges due to various socioeconomic factors. The PANLAR-ESPALDA registry was established with the objective of gathering data…
  • Abstract Number: 1300 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Tackling Rheumatology Workforce Shortages with a Case-Based Primary Care Rheumatology Curriculum

    Diego Cabrera1, Betty Hsiao2 and Fotios Koumpouras1, 1Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 2Yale-New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, CT

    Background/Purpose: Rheumatology is facing an imminent workforce shortage adversely affecting patients’ access to care. Primary care physicians are key stakeholders in the early evaluation and…
  • Abstract Number: 1921 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Devastating Morbidity and Mortality Rates in the Hmong Population with a Diagnosis of Gout Who Had a COVID-19 Infection

    Kari Falaas1, Michael Schnaus2, Margaret Singer3, Allison Hochstetler3, Pang Nhia Khang4, Katherine Schmiechen4 and Elie Gertner3, 1University of Minnesota, Regions Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, 2University of Minnesota, Regions Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis, 3University of Minnesota, Regions Hospital, Minneapolis, 4Regions Hospital, Minneapolis

    Background/Purpose: Hyperuricemia is associated with an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic syndromes. The Hmong population, in particular, has…
  • Abstract Number: 2028 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Therapeutic Insights in VEXAS Syndrome from a Multicenter Study in Spain: Moving Towards Amore Specific and Effective Treatment

    Marta López I Gómez1, Paula García Escudero2, Berta Magallanes López3, Alicia García Dorta4, Beatriz Frade-Sosa5, Meritxell Sallés Lizarzaburu6, Íñigo Rúa-Figueroa7, Dolly Viviana Fiallo Suárez8, Francisco Javier Toyos Sáenz de Miera9, Rafael Benito Melero-Gonzalez10, Diego Dios Santos11, Jose Alberto Miranda12, Clara Garcia Belando13, Giuliano Boselli14, Alina Lucica Boteanu15, Cristina Corrales Selaya16, cristiana sieiro santos17, Elvira Díez Álvarez18, Judit Font19, Elena Riera Alonso20, Ernesto Trallero Araguás21, Eugenia Enríquez Merayo22, Maria Rodriguez-Laguna23, irene monjo24, Ignacio Vázquez Gómez25, Paloma Vela-Casasempere26, Carolina Merino27, Marta Ibáñez Martínez28, José Ángel Hernández Beriain29, ALBERTO MARIANO RUIZ ROMAN30 and Jaime Calvo-Alén31, 1Hospital Universitario Alava, Vitoria, Pais Vasco, Spain, 2Hospital Universitario Araba, Vitoria, 3Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, 4Rheumatologist, La Laguna, Spain, 5Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, 6Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària Manresa, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain, 7Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas GC, Spain, 8H. U. de Gran Canaria. Dr. Negrin, H. U. de Gran Canaria, 9H. U. Virgen Macarena, H. U. Virgen Macarena, 10CHU Ourense, O Carballino, Spain, 11C. H. U. A Coruña, C. H. U. A Coruña, 12C. H. U. Lucus Augusti (Lugo), (Lugo), 13H. C. U. Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, 14hospital miguel servet, zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, 15H.U. Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain, 16Rheumatology, Marques de Valdecilla University Hospital. IDIVAL, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, 17Rheumatology Department, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León, León, Spain, Leon, Spain, 18Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León, León, Spain, 19Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain, 20Mutua de Terrasa, Barcelona, 21Hospital Vall D'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain, 22Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, 23Resident in Rheumatology, Madrid, Spain, 24University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain, 25H. U. Dr. Peset, Valencia, 26Hospital General Universitario Alicante, Alicante, Spain, 27Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda., Majadahonda (Madrid), Spain, 28Hospital Clínico Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, 29Rheumatology Department. Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran C, Spain, 30Hospital Universitario Juan Ramón Jiménez, Huelva, Spain, 31Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Araba, Vitoria, Pais Vasco, Spain

    Background/Purpose: Nearly four years since its characterization, management and therapeutic algorithms for VEXAS syndrome remain unclear. This study aims to describe treatment approaches and assess…
  • Abstract Number: 0352 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Fast-tracking Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis: A Novel Approach to Public Health Advocacy and Awareness

    Joe Eddison, National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society, London, United Kingdom

    Background/Purpose: The Act on Axial SpA campaign is dedicated to minimising the lengthy 8.5-year delay in diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) by implementing a pioneering…
  • Abstract Number: 1032 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Impact of a Coordinated Care Model for Addressing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associated Comorbidities

    Alexis Barbut1, Marsha Jackson2, Krista Kowiak2, Julie McIntyre2 and Allen Anandarajah1, 1University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, 2University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester

    Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is often associated with comorbidities including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, lung disease, and eye involvement. Studies suggests that the average RA…
  • Abstract Number: 1303 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Knee Injection Training for Internal Medicine Residents in Real-world Primary Care Practice

    Maria Intriago1, Antonio Ocejo2 and Kelly Corbitt1, 1University of Miami, Miami, FL, 2University of Miami, Miami

    Background/Purpose: Intra-articular injections are an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA).  Despite being a simple and ambulatory procedure, most of the internists do not perform it regularly due…
  • Abstract Number: 1922 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Insights into Rheumatology Practice in Uganda

    Marwin Groener1, Evelyn Hsieh2, Lillian Tugume3 and Mark Kaddumukasa3, 1Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 2Yale School of Medicine / VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut, New Haven, CT, 3Makerere University Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

    Background/Purpose: Data regarding the prevalence of rheumatic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa is scarce and only a small number of rheumatologists practice in this region. Uganda…
  • Abstract Number: 2116 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Artificial Intelligence Classifier for Osteoporosis Detection from Chest Radiographs: Performance Evaluation and Literature Comparison with Quantitative Ultrasound

    Miso jang1 and Minjun Kim2, 1Promedius, inc., Seoul Chuk Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2Promedius, inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea

    Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis is a common condition that often goes unnoticed until it results in fractures, significantly increasing morbidity and mortality rates. Recent advancements in deep…
  • Abstract Number: 0353 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Identifying Solutions to Address Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Lupus: A Consensus-Based Approach

    Joy Buie1, Michael Fisher1, Hannah Tlydsley2, Kristen Backor2 and Karen Costenbader3, 1Lupus Foundation of America, Washington, DC, 2Charles River Associates, San Francisco, CA, 3Brigham and Women's Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

    Background/Purpose: Health disparities among racial and ethnic minoritized individuals living with lupus remain a critical public health concern. Challenges related to healthcare affordability, accessibility, and…
  • Abstract Number: 1034 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Elucidating the Program Theory of a Successful Interdisciplinary Team-Based Model of Rheumatology Care: An Exploratory Case Study

    Lauren King1, Daphne To1, Zeenat Ladak2, Carrie Barnes3, Catherine Hofstetter4, Carter Thorne5, Laura Oliva6, Noah Ivers2, Jessica Widdifield7 and Celia Laur2, and the Canadian Rheumatology Implementation Science Team (CAN-RIST), 1University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, 3Patient Research Partner, Toronto, Canada, 4OMERACT, Toronto, Canada, 5Newmarket Rheumatology Consultants, Newmarket, ON, Canada, 6Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Canada, 7Sunnybrook Research Institute / ICES / UofT Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Background/Purpose: The increasing prevalence of RMDs has resulted in a demand for care that surpasses the supply of rheumatologists, necessitating innovative care models to provide…
  • Abstract Number: 1324 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease – Patient Perceptions and Recommendations

    Shirish Dubey1, Abhinav Peddasomayajula2, Damodar Makkuni3, Anupama Nandagudi4, Win Win Maw5 and Gouri M Koduri6, 1Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT, Oxford, United Kingdom, 2Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend, England, United Kingdom, 3James Paget University Hospital NSH FT, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom, 4MSEFT, Basildon, United Kingdom, 5Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom, 6Southend Univeristy Hospitals NHS Trust, Essex, United Kingdom

    Background/Purpose: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is one of the complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and has significant impact on morbidity and mortality. RA significantly reduces…
  • Abstract Number: 1923 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Social Determinants of Health Documentation and Prevalence Among Rheumatology Patients Seen in a Southern Medical Center

    Kate McCarty1, Rahima Begum1, Kiara Aaron1, Candace Feldman2 and Maria I. ("Maio") Danila3, 1University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, 2Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 3University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL

    Background/Purpose: Social determinants of Health (SDoH) such as poverty and housing instability, influence outcomes of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease (RMD). People with RMD…
  • Abstract Number: 2162 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Exploring Barriers to Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Changes: Insights into Patient Concerns

    Nicholas McCormick1, Jeffrey Curtis2, Amy Mudano3, Shilpa Venkatachalam4, Kelly Gavigan5, Fenglong xie6, Patrick Stewart7 and Kimberly Garza1, 1Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 2Illumination Health, Birmingham, AL, 3Illumination Health, Hoover, AL, 4Global Healthy Living Foundation, New York, NY, 5Global Healthy Living Foundation, Upper Nyack, NY, 6University of Alabama at Birmingham; Illumination Health, Birmingham, AL, 7Illumination Health, Vero Beach, AL

    Background/Purpose: People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often hesitate to adjust their treatment due to concerns about medication risks and benefits. This study investigates RA patients'…
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