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  • Abstract Number: 0351 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Empowering Lupus Communities: Evaluating a National Peer Support Program for Lupus Teen, Young Adult Patients and Their Families

    Giselle Rodriguez, LCSW1, Priscilla Calvache1, Lillian Mendez2, Kimberly Cabrera1, Roberta Horton1, Lisa Imundo3 and Jillian Rose-Smith1, 1Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2Hospital for Special Surgery, Carteret, NJ, 3New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus, New York, NY

    Background/Purpose: Research shows that peer support groups effectively provide emotional support, enhance knowledge, & improve coping for chronic illnesses. An evaluation of a bilingual hospital…
  • Abstract Number: 0979 • ACR Convergence 2024

    The Joint Project: A Community-Based, Barangay Health Worker-Led Screening Program for Childhood Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Barangay in San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines

    Ma Theresa Collante1 and Leilani Mercado-Asis2, 1University of Santo Tomas, San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines, 2University of Santo Tomas, Man, National Capital Region, Philippines

    Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal diseases (MSD) are relevant across the life-course – from childhood to older age. In children, the most common MSD are fractures, scoliosis, arthritis…
  • 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: 1929 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Use of Digital Health Tools for Health Promotion Among Individuals with Rheumatologic Diseases in the United States

    Ufuoma Mamoh1, Soziema Salia1, Alejandro Jaller1, Comfort anim-koranteng2, Joshua Halliday3, Joseph Atarere4, Ted Akhiwu1 and Indira Acharya1, 1Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 2Harlem Medical Center, Harlem, NY, 3Grreater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra, Ghana, 4Department of Internal Medicine, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD

    Background/Purpose: Rheumatologic diseases (RDs) significantly impact the quality of life, cause significant socioeconomic burdens, and increase the risk of other systemic diseases including cardiovascular disease,…
  • Abstract Number: 1947 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Optimizing Osteoarthritis Care Through Clinical and Community Partnership: Results of an Exploratory Trial

    Kelli Allen1, Liubov Arbeeva2, Leigh Callahan3, Katherine Combs4, Tamara Godfrey5, Yvonne Golightly6, Derek Hales5, Carla Hill7, Katie Huffman8, Amanda Nelson5, Jennifer Rees5 and Todd Schwartz9, 1University of North Carolina, Durham, NC, 2University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, NC, 3University of North Carolina Thurston Arthritis Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, 4YMCA of the Triangle, Raleigh, NC, 5University of North Carolina at Chapel HIll, Chapel Hill, NC, 6University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 7UNC Health, Raleigh, NC, 8UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, 9University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

    Background/Purpose: Many studies have documented gaps in quality of care for knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), particularly with respect to lifestyle (e.g., weight management, exercise)…
  • Abstract Number: PP12 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Healing Together: The Role of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) -Only Chronic Illness Spaces in Comprehensive Care

    Sarah Shaw and JP Summers, Global Healthy Living Foundation, Upper Nyack, NY

    Background/Purpose: As someone from the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community living with rheumatic conditions, I have experienced firsthand many challenges that people…
  • Abstract Number: 0349 • ACR Convergence 2024

    Impact of the Stanford University Chronic Pain Self-Management Education Program on Pain Severity, Pain Self-Efficacy, and Pain Disability in a Population with a High Prevalence of Arthritis

    Dina Jones1, Louise Murphy2, Ranjita Misra1, Teresa Brady3, Sijin Wen1, Dana Guglielmo4, Maura Robinson1, Samantha Shawley-Brzoska1, Chong Li1, Alison Vargovich5, Megan Burkart6 and Richard Vaglienti1, 1West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2Consultant, Halifax, NS, Canada, 3Clarity Consulting and Communications, Atlanta, GA, 4Consultant, Los Angeles, CA, 5Private Practice, Buffalo, NY, 6West Virginia Unviverstiy, Morgantown, WV

    Background/Purpose: In 2021, 51.6 million (20.9%) US adults reported chronic pain (CP). Arthritis is a leading cause of CP. The Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program…
  • Abstract Number: 1002 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Optimizing Rural Rheumatology Access: Collaborative Tele-Health Clinic Between University of North Carolina and Piedmont Health 1 Year Extension and Opportunities for Improvement

    Prarthana Jain1, Eli Tiller2, John Doughton3, Rumey Ishizawar4 and Alfredo Rivadeneira4, 1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Thurston Arthritis Research Center, Pittsboro, NC, 2University of North Carolina Department of Family Medicine, Piedmont Health Services, Siler City, NC, 3University of North Carolina Department of Family Medicine, Piedmont Health Services, Prospect Hill, NC, 4University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Thurston Arthritis Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC

    Background/Purpose: Access to healthcare is challenging for racial and ethnic minorities, especially in medically underserved rural areas.1 This issue is particularly prevalent in North Carolina…
  • Abstract Number: 1846 • ACR Convergence 2023

    A Longitudinal Study: The Benefits of Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Improve Self-Reported Pain, Stiffness, and Fatigue in Individuals with Musculoskeletal Disorders

    Titilayo Adeniran, Bertilia Trieu, Claudia Zurlini, Bonnie McGrath, Linda Roberts, Pamela Sanchez-Villagomez, Vilma Briones, Robyn Wiesel, Sandra Goldsmith and Laura Robbins, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

    Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide, with low back pain being one of the primary causes. The World Health Organization (WHO)…
  • Abstract Number: 2063 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Training to Increase Minority Enrollment in Lupus Clinical Trials with CommunitY Engagement (TIMELY): Assessing Behavioral Predictors of Clinical Trial Referrals Among Healthcare Providers

    Saira Sheikh1, Tessa Englund1, Andrew Simkus2, Nicole Wanty3, Annie McNeill4, Kristen Holtz4, Tenesha Hood5, Starla Blanks6, Maria Allen7 and Allen Anandarajah7, 1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 2KDH Research & Communication, Asheville, NC, 3KDH Research & Communication, Marietta, GA, 4KDH Research & Communication, Atlanta, GA, 5ACR, Atlanta, GA, 6American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA, 7University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

    Background/Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess outcomes among healthcare providers in the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) Training to Increase Minority Enrollment…
  • Abstract Number: 2091 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Reach and Representativeness of Participants in an Evidence-Based, Community-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention in Adults with Arthritis

    Dina Jones1 and Jennifer Hootman2, 1West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

    Background/Purpose: It is imperative that adults with arthritis and other chronic conditions are active enough to maintain health. Enhance®Fitness (EF) is an evidence-based physical activity…
  • Abstract Number: PP01 • ACR Convergence 2023

    You Can’t Get This from a Doctor: The Role of Support Groups for Adults Aged 25-55 Living with Arthritis

    Eileen Davidson, Global Healthy Living Foundation, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Background/Purpose: Living with a rheumatic condition comes with unique concerns specific to mental and social health like struggling with fatigue, anxiety, depression, and isolation, all…
  • Abstract Number: PP17 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Utilizing Support Networks to Improve Patient Outcomes

    Brian Vogel, Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., San Diego, CA

    Background/Purpose: In 2006, I realized I was gay and identified as LGBTQIA but did not come out. In 2008, I began experiencing chronic widespread pain,…
  • Abstract Number: 0186 • ACR Convergence 2022

    Evaluating the Effectiveness & Impact of an In-Person Peer Support Group That Transitioned to a Virtual Platform During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Giselle Rodriguez1, Priscilla Calvache1, Lillian Mendez1, Kimberly Cabrera1, Roberta Horton1, Lisa Imundo2 and Jillian Rose-Smith1, 1Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus, New York, NY

    Background/Purpose: Studies have demonstrated the benefits of online peer support forums in meeting the mental health, disease self-management & coping needs of people living with…
  • Abstract Number: 0973 • ACR Convergence 2022

    Assessing Musculoskeletal Health Needs of Underserved Patients & Community Members Using a Community Based Participatory Research Approach

    Titilayo Adeniran, Bertilia Trieu, Sandra Goldsmith and Laura Robbins, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

    Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent health conditions in the U.S. resulting in financial and social burdens, especially in underserved communities. There are also…
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