Abstract Number: 0018 • ACR Convergence 2020
PROMIS-29 and Health Related Quality of Life in Rheumatology Outpatients During the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York City
Background/Purpose: Little is known about the general health and wellbeing of patients with systemic rheumatic diseases (SRD) during the COVID pandemic. We sought to compare…Abstract Number: 1320 • ACR Convergence 2020
Are Coping Strategies, Anxiety and Depression Associated with Daily Physical Activity in Patient with Axial SpA?
Background/Purpose: Background: Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who are more physically active experience less pain and better physical functioning. It is also known that psychological…Abstract Number: 0166 • ACR Convergence 2020
Prevalence and Impact of Unacceptable Symptom State Among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: Results from the National Psoriasis Foundation’s 2019 Annual Survey
Background/Purpose: Despite many efficacious therapies for PsA, many patients do not achieve remission. Ongoing disease activity leads to many downstream effects including diminished functional ability,…Abstract Number: 1598 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy of Universal Depression Screening in a Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Depression has long been viewed as a comorbid condition in rheumatic diseases. Population studies have confirmed an increased incidence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,…Abstract Number: 0194 • ACR Convergence 2020
Depression Symptoms but Not Clinically Diagnosed Depression Predict Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Depression and depressive symptoms are common but under-recognized in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Few studies have examined depression symptoms in RA patients compared to clinically…Abstract Number: 1733 • ACR Convergence 2020
Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Comorbid Depression Have High Levels of RAPID3 (Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data) and FAST3 (Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Index) on a Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire (MDHAQ)
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have higher comorbid depression and/or fibromyalgia (FM) than the general population. A multidimensional health-assessment questionnaire (MDHAQ) includes two queries…Abstract Number: 0336 • ACR Convergence 2020
Anxiety and Depression in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) – Prevalence and Impact on Patient Reported Outcomes: Real-World Survey in the US and Europe
Background/Purpose: Anxiety and depression are comorbidities among PsA patients. The impact of anxiety and depression on outcomes in PsA patients has not been characterized in…Abstract Number: 1737 • ACR Convergence 2020
What Influences Fatigue Improvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Prospective Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Fatigue is a common and debilitating complication in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its mechanism is not fully elucidated, and when persistent is often…Abstract Number: 0434 • ACR Convergence 2020
Changes in Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Individuals with Rheumatic Disease
Background/Purpose: Symptoms of both depression and anxiety are often elevated among individuals with rheumatic conditions, and stress levels may play a role in each. Depression,…Abstract Number: 1804 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of the Kynurenine/Tryptophan Pathway on Cognitive Dysfunction and Depression in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Tryptophan (TRP) is metabolized to kynurenine (KYN), quinolonic acid [QA, a N-methyl D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) agonist] and kynurenic acid (KA, an NMDAR antagonist). KYN/TRP…Abstract Number: 0547 • ACR Convergence 2020
Transgender Patients in the Rheumatology Setting
Background/Purpose: Minimal medical research exists regarding transgender patients, particularly within the field of rheumatology. A few case reports note that male to female transitions may…Abstract Number: 1806 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Association of Interferon-α with Kynurenine/Tryptophan Pathway Activation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Type I IFN contributes to SLE pathogenesis and stimulates the kynurenine/tryptophan (KYN/TRP) pathway, producing elevated quinolinic acid (QA) levels relative to kynurenic acid (KA)…Abstract Number: 0551 • ACR Convergence 2020
Physical Performance as a Mediator of the Association Between Depression and Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Depression is common in knee osteoarthritis (OA), and leads to reduced physical function, which may mediate the effect of depression on pain. However, research…Abstract Number: 1943 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common primary vasculitis of the elderly causing blindness if left untreated. However, its hallmark treatment with glucocorticoids…Abstract Number: 0609 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Depressive Symptoms, Anti-depression Treatment on Direct Medical Costs Among Medicare Beneficiaries with Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA)
Background/Purpose: Depressive symptoms are prevalent among knee OA (KOA) patients and likely lead to additional medical costs. We sought to quantify the prevalence of depressive…
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