Abstract Number: 0135 • ACR Convergence 2021
Comparing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Total Cost of Care (TCC) in Those with Optimally Managed Depression to Those with Sub-optimally Managed Depression
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic diseases (RD) are characterized by systemic signs and symptoms, including articular and extra-articular manifestations. Three common forms of RDs are RA, PsA and…Abstract Number: 0143 • ACR Convergence 2021
Economic and Healthcare Resource Use Burden of Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: The clinical burden of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is substantial and typically characterized by progressive skin, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and cardiovascular complications and premature death. The…Abstract Number: 0228 • ACR Convergence 2021
Optimizing Social Media as a Recruitment Tool for Hard-to-Reach Populations in Rheumatology Clinical Research
Background/Purpose: Standard methods of recruitment for clinical research, such as traditional media advertisements, can be inefficient and expensive, especially for underserved communities and asymptomatic individuals.…Abstract Number: 0465 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cost-effectiveness of Treatment Strategies Involving Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy and Physical Therapy for Degenerative Meniscal Tear
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and meniscal tear (MT) are highly prevalent and often concomitant. Treatments for MT in the presence of KOA include physical therapy…Abstract Number: 1056 • ACR Convergence 2021
Characterization of the Patterns of Care, Access and Direct Costs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Brazil: Findings from the Macunaíma Study
Background/Purpose: This study evaluated the patterns of care, access and direct costs related to the management and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)…Abstract Number: 1129 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cost-effectiveness of Weight Loss Interventions Prior to Total Knee Replacement for Patients with Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis and Class III Obesity
Background/Purpose: Class III obesity, defined by BMI >40kg/m2, is linked to increased risk of complications post total knee replacement (TKR). This has led to recommendations…Abstract Number: 1269 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Burden of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in the United States – Evidence from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (2016-2018)
Background/Purpose: Due to the heterogeneity of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), clinical characteristics, quality of life (QOL), social determinant of health (SDOH), health care utilization (HRU),…Abstract Number: 0478 • ACR Convergence 2020
Increasing Awareness of Advocacy During Early Career – a Web-Based Educational Program
Background/Purpose: In 2015, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) began Advocacy 101 in person-education for Fellows in Training (FIT) and physicians to encourage participation in…Abstract Number: 0567 • ACR Convergence 2020
Rheumatologist’s Perception of the Efficacy, Safety and Willingness to Prescribe Infliximab and Use Alternate Drug Supply Programs to Lower Cost of Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
Background/Purpose: There is interest in employing biosimilar therapies for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which have been shown comparable to originator biologics in safety and…Abstract Number: 0569 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ability and Willingness to Utilize Telemedicine Among Rheumatology Patients – a Cross Sectional Survey
Background/Purpose: Telemedicine (TM) is the delivery of health care services using information and communication technologies. TM presents unique opportunities and benefits specifically in rheumatology as…Abstract Number: 0572 • ACR Convergence 2020
Two-year Cost-effectiveness Between Two Gradual Tapering Strategies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Cost-utility Analysis of the TARA Trial
Background/Purpose: The benefits of tapering are a decreased risk of long-term adverse events and a reduction of health care costs, especially when bDMARDs are tapered.…Abstract Number: 0576 • ACR Convergence 2020
Medical Savings of Timely Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnoses
Background/Purpose: Previous studies suggest that early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) recognition and treatment provides greater clinical benefits than treatment started later in the disease course. However,…Abstract Number: 0579 • ACR Convergence 2020
Risk Factors of Nonadherence in New Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) therapies are commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. However, their high out-of-pocket (OOP) cost may limit patient access…Abstract Number: 0582 • ACR Convergence 2020
Mortality and Cost of Hospitalization: Do Hospitals Caring for More SLE Patients Perform Better?
Background/Purpose: Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk of hospitalization throughout their lifetime, potentially leading to higher patient mortality and healthcare costs.…Abstract Number: 0583 • ACR Convergence 2020
Cost of Illness in Patients with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Psoriasis (Ps) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have a major impact on patients’ health-related quality of life. Cost of illness of patients with Ps, PsA and…
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