Abstract Number: 1174 • ACR Convergence 2020
HEADSS and Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Improving Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Screening in the Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Adolescence is an especially vulnerable time when many rheumatologic conditions first present for diagnosis and management. Adolescence brings unique challenges including those relating to…Abstract Number: 1710 • ACR Convergence 2020
Remote Rheumapalooza: Reboot of a Foundational Rheumatology Curriculum for Pre-Clinical Medical Students in the Era of Virtual Learning
Background/Purpose: The original Rheumapalooza course was a required, independent 12 hour curriculum for pre-clinical medical students in the UWSOM from 2010 - 20161,2. In 2015,…Abstract Number: 1394 • ACR Convergence 2020
Pathway to Systemic Sclerosis: Concerning Patients’ Experiences During the Diagnostic Process
Background/Purpose: Receiving a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (SSc) can be straightforward process for some, whereas others have a circuitous route. Given that complications can often…Abstract Number: 1711 • ACR Convergence 2020
Musculoskeletal Sarcoidosis Learning Module for Internal Medicine Trainees: Developing a Rheumatology Curriculum
Background/Purpose: Sarcoidosis is a systemic, multi-organ disease frequently overlooked in the development of a differential diagnosis. Although typically considered a pulmonary disease, management decisions often fall to the Rheumatologist especially in the context of sarcoid-related arthritis or the initiation of immunosuppressive therapy. We…Abstract Number: 1619 • ACR Convergence 2020
Immunoglobulin G Subclass Ordering Patterns for IgG4-Related Disease at an Academic Medical Center
Background/Purpose: We have noticed an increasing number of serum IgG4 levels ordered over the last several years at our institution. This study was performed to…Abstract Number: 1779 • ACR Convergence 2020
Gap in Contraceptive Education to Females with Rheumatic Disease on Teratogenic Medications
Background/Purpose: Teratogenic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) are often prescribed to women of childbearing age. Contraception represents an important area of reproductive health for female patients with…Abstract Number: 1696 • ACR Convergence 2020
Measuring Quality Improvement from CME Participants: Results from the RAPID® CME Initiative
Background/Purpose: Medical claims data have been used since 2008 to measure the implementation of the diagnostic and referral strategies resulting from participation in RAPID® CME…Abstract Number: 1874 • ACR Convergence 2020
Differences Between Men and Women in the Patient Pathways to Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Healthcare claims databases can be used to identify patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) prior to diagnosis. This study explores differences in pathways to AS…Abstract Number: 1697 • ACR Convergence 2020
Immune Related Adverse Events from Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy: Survey of Hospitalists’ Awareness and Experiences
Background/Purpose: The introduction of immunologic checkpoint inhibitor therapy (ICI) has caused a paradigm shift in the world of cancer treatment. Their use, however, is attended…Abstract Number: 1698 • ACR Convergence 2020
Polyarthritis Workup in Primary Care Setting : How Are We Doing?
Background/Purpose: Joint pain is a common presenting complaint in Primary Care with around 54.4 million adults diagnosed with some form of arthritis per 2013 CDC survey. Polyarthritis…Abstract Number: 1699 • ACR Convergence 2020
Training Residents to ‘Choose Wisely’ When Testing for Antinuclear Antibodies
Background/Purpose: In many hospitals residents are the first providers to evaluate new patients. Consequently, residents often initiate the work-up of newly admitted patients. Multiple studies…Abstract Number: 0045 • ACR Convergence 2020
Healthcare Practitioner Confidence Assessing Rashes in Patients of Skin of Color with Lupus
Background/Purpose: Medical education can promote bias that disproportionately affects patients of color. Patients of color with lupus are especially vulnerable as they often carry a…Abstract Number: 1700 • ACR Convergence 2020
Curricular Implementation of the Rheumatic Disease Patient Expert Program: The Students’ Perspective
Background/Purpose: Medical education can be enriched by embracing patient involvement so that students can learn about rheumatic diseases (RMD) from patient experts. Patient experts have…Abstract Number: 0079 • ACR Convergence 2020
Analysis of COVID-19 and Rheumatology Twitter Activity During the Pandemic Months
Background/Purpose: Twitter is a popular social media platform that is widely used to publish information and exchange ideas. There are over 300 million active monthly…Abstract Number: 1701 • ACR Convergence 2020
Development and Validity Evidence for a Tool to Assess the Performance of Shoulder Injections
Background/Purpose: Shoulder pain is common. Subacromial bursa and intra-articular glucocorticoid injections can provide pain relief while avoiding the risks associated with systemic therapies. The American…
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