Abstract Number: 0383 • ACR Convergence 2023
Identification of Contributing Factors to Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (D2T RA) in a Cohort of 972 Patients Using a Natural Language Processing (NLP) Approach
Background/Purpose: Natural Language Processing (NLP), an interdisciplinary field combining artificial intelligence and language science, has gained significant interest in the medical domain for automated collection…Abstract Number: 0498 • ACR Convergence 2023
Biological Therapies for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis- effects on Future Risk Development of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE)
Background/Purpose: Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) are known comorbidities and consequences of psoriasis (PsO) and psoriasis arthritis (PsA). Previous studies underlined the potential of immunomodulatory…Abstract Number: 1085 • ACR Convergence 2023
Utilizing a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 Quality Improvement Project to Improve Data Completeness in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) Registry
Background/Purpose: Minimizing missing data in research registries is a universal challenge. Enrolling patients into a research registry with poor data quality is wasteful and potentially…Abstract Number: 1903 • ACR Convergence 2023
Assessing Disparities Through Missing Race and Ethnicity Data: Results from a Juvenile Arthritis Registry
Background/Purpose: Research databases are missing 25-50% of race and ethnicity, typically related to Black and Hispanic data.1,2The absence of this data can lead to inaccurate…Abstract Number: 2320 • ACR Convergence 2023
Predicting Remission and Low Disease Activity Attainment in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Response to therapy in SLE varies significantly and presents a considerable challenge in terms of predictability. Development of predictive models with ability to accurately…Abstract Number: 2566 • ACR Convergence 2023
Comparisons of the Risk of Serious Infections Associated with the Different Classes of Targeted Therapies Used in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients: A Nationwide Cohort Study from the French Health Insurance Database
Background/Purpose: Targeted therapies have demonstrated their efficacy in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), with an increased risk of serious infections. However, a comparison of…Abstract Number: PP06 • ACR Convergence 2023
Dana’s Data Dashboard: Applying a Familiar Framework for Efficient and Effective Health Management
Background/Purpose: As a researcher and data analyst, I enjoy the meticulous attention to detail that my work requires. I love the process of collecting, analyzing,…Abstract Number: 131 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Improving Methotrexate Documentation in Electronic Health Records – a Quality Improvement Initiative
Background/Purpose: Prescribing methotrexate,is common practice in rheumatology. Appropriate medication counselling and documentation is important. In our province, as per thephysician regulatory body the College of…Abstract Number: 0216 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Rejected Manuscripts: Its Quality, Its Fate, and Empirical-based Suggestions for Improvement
Background/Purpose: To assess the quality and performance of manuscripts previously rejected by a rheumatology-focused journal. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, audit-type study of manuscripts submitted…Abstract Number: PP13 • ACR Convergence 2022
How Becoming Engaged in My Care with Specialized Tools and Support Helped Me Find My Personal Lupus Triggers and Regain Control of My Health
Background/Purpose: My story begins in the ER where I was diagnosed with lupus right after my 22nd birthday.For the next 25 years I went from…Abstract Number: 0341 • ACR Convergence 2021
Addition of Narrative Text Abstraction to ICD-Based Abstraction Significantly Improves Identification of Lupus Nephritis in Real-World Data
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) is often underrecognized and difficult to identify retrospectively, presenting challenges for clinicians and researchers hoping to explore this condition using real-world…Abstract Number: 0373 • ACR Convergence 2021
Self-monitoring of Disease Activity with a Smartphone App Is Feasible in Routine Clinical Management of Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis – a Proof of Concept Study
Background/Purpose: Assessment and monitoring of disease activity and functioning is of major importance for qualified management of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). This includes tight…Abstract Number: 0853 • ACR Convergence 2021
A Combined Patient Registry and Biobank Laboratory Information System for Prospective Multisite Chronic Rheumatic Disease Research Using REDCap
Background/Purpose: As we enter the big data revolution, comprehensive informatics solutions are essential to realising precision medicine for rheumatic and other chronic disease patients, especially…Abstract Number: 1896 • ACR Convergence 2021
Initial Results from the Implementation of a National Hydroxychloroquine Safe Prescribing Dashboard Within the Veterans Health Administration
Background/Purpose: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a commonly used medication for patients with lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions. However, HCQ daily doses of ≥…Abstract Number: PP02 • ACR Convergence 2021
Leveraging Digital Health Tracking to Improve Arthritis Management
Background/Purpose: I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was age 10 in 1986. At that time, my treatment plan consisted of regular application of Eucerin…