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: 0049 • ACR Convergence 2020
Disparities in Patient Portal Use Among Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases in a Large Academic Medical Center
Background/Purpose: Many aspects of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease (RMD) management require a high level of patient agency and open avenues for patient-provider contact. In the…Abstract Number: 0603 • ACR Convergence 2020
Multisite Study of the Impact of COVID-19 Era Telemedicine Expansion on Reduction in No-Show Rates
Background/Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid expansion of telemedicine in all fields, including rheumatology. We hypothesized that increased use of telemedicine would reduce no-show…Abstract Number: 0050 • ACR Convergence 2020
Demographic Disparities in the Medically Underserved Populations of Southern California: A Rheumatology Cohort of Cytokine Release Syndrome Patients Due to COVID-19
Background/Purpose: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to the present coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Multiple epidemiologic reports across the country show…Abstract Number: 0612 • ACR Convergence 2020
Differences in 30-Day Rehospitalization Risk and Predictors by Age Group Among Patients with Lupus in Medicare
Background/Purpose: Although our recent research demonstrates that young adult Medicare beneficiaries (age 18-35) with lupus (SLE) have higher risk of 30-day rehospitalization, predictors specific to…Abstract Number: 0052 • ACR Convergence 2020
Loneliness and Social Isolation Are Important Social Determinants Among Patients from Minority Communities with Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Loneliness and social isolation have detrimental effects on health and are associated with risk of an earlier death, depression and poor self-rated health. Few…Abstract Number: 0981 • ACR Convergence 2020
Mortality Among Minority Populations with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Including Asian and Hispanic Status: The California Lupus Surveillance Project, 2007-2017
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multi-system autoimmune disease with manifestations that vary widely in severity. Contemporary data indicate that minority populations are at…Abstract Number: 0053 • ACR Convergence 2020
¿Comprende? Assessing the Readability of Freely Available Spanish-Language Online Patient Education Materials for Rheumatologic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Spanish is the second most popular language in the United States and third most commonly spoken language internationally. Despite the high prevalence of Spanish…Abstract Number: 1119 • ACR Convergence 2020
Association of Primary Insurance Status on Bilateral Knee Arthroplasty Utilization and Complications: A United States Nationwide Analysis
Background/Purpose: In patients with end-stage bilateral knee osteoarthritis, treatment options include either a staged total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedure, often with a few months in…
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