Abstract Number: 435 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Is Frailty Associated with Worse Outcomes after Total Joint Replacements?
Background/Purpose: To determine whether frailty is associated with clinical outcomes 1-year after total hip or total knee replacement, (TKR and THR). Methods: Community-dwelling patients ≥65yo…Abstract Number: 723 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patient-Reported Cognitive Screen Does Not Identify Cognitive Sub-Domains: Exploration of the Subscale Structure of the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Cohort
Background/Purpose: Identifying patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus related cognitive impairment (SLE-CI) is critical as SLE-CI can negatively affect employment, quality of life, and disease self-management.…Abstract Number: 1667 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Patient-Reported Perceived Deficits Questionnaire in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Cautions for Use of Subscales
Background/Purpose: Approximately 38% of adults living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) experience cognitive impairment (CI) that can detrimentally affect employment, disease self-management, and quality of…Abstract Number: 1918 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Defining Pain That Does Not Interfere with Activities Among Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients
Background/Purpose: RA patients differ in the degree to which pain interferes with function. To improve function, an understanding of this diversity is needed. Our objectives…Abstract Number: 2853 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Is Frailty Associated with Adverse Events after Total Joint Arthroplasty?
Background/Purpose: The increased volume of TJA due to the aging population requires a better understanding of the effect of physiological frailty, in addition to chronological…Abstract Number: 981 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness of a Six-Week Hand Osteoarthritis Program in a Primary Care Setting
Background/Purpose: Hand Osteoarthritis (hand OA) is highly prevalent among women and men aged 55 and older. It often causes pain, reduced range of motion and…Abstract Number: 2090 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Gender-Specific Pathways Linking Arthritis, Activity Limitation and Incident Heart Disease: A Causal Mediation Analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal National Population Health Survey
Background/Purpose: Arthritis and activity limitation are risk factors for cardiovascular (CVD) morbidity and mortality. As arthritis is a major cause of activity limitation, the objective…Abstract Number: 2282 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
“Doing Every-Day Life” with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: Factors Predicting Difficulties Performing Daily Activities and Taking on Life Roles
Background/Purpose: Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disease which targets secretory glands and results in dryness. In addition pSS patients frequently experience symptoms of…Abstract Number: 3018 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Testing of a Newly Developed Computerized Animated Activity Questionnaire for Assessing Activity Limitations in Patients with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose Self-report questionnaires and performance-based tests correlate moderately in measuring activity limitations, indicating that they measure different aspects. Self-reports measure mainly how patients think they…Abstract Number: 2857 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Restricting Back Pain Is Strongly Associated with Disability in Community-Living Older Persons over the Course of 13 Years
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: 1087 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Prevalence of Knee Arthritis and Associated Self-Reported Limitation of Activity in Chinese Populations
Background/Purpose To estimate the prevalence of knee arthritis and assess the association between knee arthritis and self-reported limitation of activity in Chinese Populations. Methods Populations:…Abstract Number: 1817 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Clinical Burden Of Generalized Osteoarthritis Represented By Activity Limitations and Health Related Quality Of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background/Purpose: A growing body of evidence shows that generalized osteoarthritis (GOA) is fairly common, however research and clinical practice recommendations are mainly focused on a…Abstract Number: 2633 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Independence At Home: Real or Perceived
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic conditions are more prevalent among women than men and increase with age. Over 4 million African Americans affected are by rheumatic conditions and…Abstract Number: 2446 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Activity Limitations Experienced by People with Rheumatoid Arthritis On Biologic Medications and Their Use of Ergonomic Methods
Background/Purpose: People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly have daily activity difficulties. Whilst biologics significantly improve ability, ergonomic methods (e.g. altered working methods, ergonomic equipment, activity…Abstract Number: 1587 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Despite Low Disease Activity Patients with Poly- and Dermatomyositis Perceive Activity Limitation, Reduced Grip Force and Quality of Life Longitudinally
Background/Purpose: Polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) are characterized by proximal muscle weakness. A recent study has shown that patients with PM and DM have reduced…
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