Abstract Number: 0976 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cumulative Social Disadvantage Predicts an Arthritis Diagnosis: A Cross-sectional Analysis of the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH)
Background/Purpose: The impact of social determinants of health in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) remains poorly understood. Racial disparities exist in JIA, including increased pain and…Abstract Number: 0454 • ACR Convergence 2021
Lupus Nephritis Mortality in the United States, 1999-2019: Profound Disparities by Race/Ethnicity and Place of Residence and a Recent Worsening Trend
Background/Purpose: Mortality from SLE has improved over the last two decades, but remains disproportionately high relative to general population mortality. Lupus nephritis (LN) occurs in…Abstract Number: 0609 • ACR Convergence 2021
Challenges of Caring for Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis Experiencing Homelessness: Preliminary (12- Month) Follow-up Observations and Identification of Certain Barriers to Care
Background/Purpose: Homelessness is a public health crisis. Those with housing insecurity have unique barriers to healthcare that confound their outcomes. Because of the paucity of…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: 0464 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Impact of Timely Post-Discharge Follow-up on Readmission Risk Among Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has the 6th highest hospital readmission rate of all US chronic diseases with significant health disparities and costs. Transitional care…Abstract Number: 0610 • ACR Convergence 2021
Evaluating Patient No Show Rates to Rheumatology Appointments Across a Regional Healthcare System
Background/Purpose: No-show visits in various clinical settings are costly to providers and to health care systems, potentially representing between 3-14% of a clinic’s yearly income.…Abstract Number: 1122 • ACR Convergence 2021
Patient-perceived Solutions to the Treatment Barriers in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Qualitative Study from a Diverse Patient Group Including Racial/ethnic Minorities
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) has worse outcomes in racial/ethnic minorities. Yet, most of the qualitative studies include primarily Caucasian people with knee OA, with minimal…Abstract Number: 0492 • ACR Convergence 2021
Racial Differences in Glucocorticoid Use Among Medicaid Beneficiaries with Incident Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GCs) are an integral part of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) treatment. Long-term use of GCs is associated with adverse effects. This study evaluated…Abstract Number: 0611 • ACR Convergence 2021
Association of Area Deprivation Index and Practice Patterns of Medicare Part D Rheumatologists
Background/Purpose: Geographic disparities in the distribution and practice patterns of rheumatology providers may negatively impact patients with rheumatic diseases. The objective of this study was…Abstract Number: 1168 • ACR Convergence 2021
Barriers to Effectiveness of Non-surgical Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis in a Diverse Racial/Ethnic Population: A Nominal Group Qualitative Study
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) has worse outcome in racial/ethnic minorities, who also have more severe pain, disability and worse outcomes. However, most qualitative studies include…Abstract Number: 0494 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Distribution of Social Deprivation, Distance to Care and Disease Burden in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in the United States
Background/Purpose: The overall success of RA therapy is dependent on access to specialty care, insurance coverage and effective management of associated comorbidities. Whether RA disease…Abstract Number: 0612 • ACR Convergence 2021
Rheumatology Care for the Underserved in Central Texas
Background/Purpose: Health disparities exist among the uninsured and access to rheumatology is incredibly limited to this patient population. We reside in a state without Medicaid…Abstract Number: 1178 • ACR Convergence 2021
Implementation of a Dermatologic Manifestations of Connective Tissue Disease Learning Module Including All Skin Tones and Social Determinants of Health for Medical Students: A Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: There is a dearth of resources for medical students on identifying skin findings of autoimmune disorders in skin of color. Considering how several rheumatologic…Abstract Number: 0495 • ACR Convergence 2021
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Multimorbidity Between Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Comparators in a Large Nationwide US Study
Background/Purpose: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased burden of multimorbidity. Racial/ethnic disparities have also been associated with an increased burden of multimorbidity.…Abstract Number: 0613 • ACR Convergence 2021
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Prescription Medications in a Large Urban Medical Center
Background/Purpose: African Americans and Hispanics with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) continue to have worse disease-related health outcomes relative to Whites. This…
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