Abstract Number: 1237 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Art of Choosing Together: Unveiling the Patient’s Perspective in Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: Scientific evidence supports that shared decision-making (SDM) can improve adherence to treatment, patient satisfaction, quality of life, clinical outcomes, and healthcare costs. However, challenges…Abstract Number: 1241 • ACR Convergence 2024
Optimizing Communication of Methotrexate (MTX) Side Effects: A Patient-Centered Approach Focused on Learning Styles and Preferred Language
Background/Purpose: Methotrexate (MTX) remains the first-line treatment for RA due to its effectiveness and affordability, but communicating its complex regimen and instructions can be challenging,…Abstract Number: 1243 • ACR Convergence 2024
A Patient-Focused Program for Using Steroids Wisely
Background/Purpose: Patients have no comprehensive, curated resource on steroid use to facilitate effective collaboration in their own care. Consequently, truly shared decision making around steroid…Abstract Number: 1256 • ACR Convergence 2024
Higher Disease Activity in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Is Associated with a Greater Desire for Social Health Education: An Unmet Need in Pediatric Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: There is limited evidence on the educational needs and preferences of caregivers and adolescents and young adults (AYA) with rheumatic disease (RD) regarding the…Abstract Number: 1320 • ACR Convergence 2024
Acceptability and Satisfaction of an Online Resilience-Building Intervention with Peer Health Coaches for Managing Fatigue and Well-Being in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Non-pharmacological fatigue management interventions in systemic sclerosis (SSc) are limited, despite people with SSc reporting that fatigue is inadequately addressed with clinical care. We…Abstract Number: 0350 • ACR Convergence 2024
Piloting an Adaptation of the Making It Work Program for Systemic Sclerosis: Promising Effects on Job Related Self-efficacy and Risk of Work Disability
Background/Purpose: Although work disability presents a substantial burden for people with systemic sclerosis (SS), there are no tailored programs that aim to support their employment.…Abstract Number: 1676 • ACR Convergence 2024
Changing Patients’ Mindsets About Non-Severe Side Effects of Methotrexate: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Although methotrexate (MTX) is a first-line treatment for inflammatory rheumatic diseases, side effects can lead to poor adherence and persistence. A novel intervention involves…Abstract Number: 0371 • ACR Convergence 2024
This Is Caring: Enhancing Patient Education Materials for Individuals with Morphea Through Qualitative Inquiry
Background/Purpose: Patient education materials (PEMs) are essential for conveying disease and treatment information, empowering patients to actively participate in their care. However, PEMs for rare…Abstract Number: 1913 • ACR Convergence 2024
Health Literacy and Disease, Clinical, Functional and Management Outcomes in Inflammatory Arthritis: A Systematic Literature Review
Background/Purpose: Health literacy (HL) is a key social determinant of health in inflammatory arthritis (IA), including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis, as it…Abstract Number: 0372 • ACR Convergence 2024
Readability Analysis of the American College of Rheumatology Patient Education Material
Background/Purpose: Patient education materials are an important resource to improve health education. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), education materials should not be written above a 6th grade…Abstract Number: 2164 • ACR Convergence 2024
Boosting Adherence to “Sick Day Rules”: A Quality Improvement Study in Rheumatology Outpatients on Immunosuppressive Medications, Results of Post-intervention Phase
Background/Purpose: Acute infections are common among rheumatology outpatients receiving immunosuppressive medications (IS). Expert guidance advises pausing IS during acute infection, resuming only when clinically improved,…Abstract Number: 0373 • ACR Convergence 2024
Enhancing Lupus Patient Education and Support at Kings County Hospital
Background/Purpose: Kings County Hospital, located in Brooklyn, New York, sees an estimated 243 patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) annually. The patient demographic is predominantly…Abstract Number: 2191 • ACR Convergence 2024
Optimizing Inpatient Kawasaki Disease Care
Background/Purpose: Kawasaki Disease (KD), an acute pediatric vasculitis, requires inpatient management to prevent coronary artery disease. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) sees about 100…Abstract Number: 0374 • ACR Convergence 2024
How Do Patient Decision Aids Enable Purposeful Shared Decision-Making in Rheumatology? An Integrative Review
Background/Purpose: Shared decision-making (SDM) is a process in which patients and clinicians work together to make health care decisions. Purposeful SDM (PSDM) is a problem-based…Abstract Number: 2457 • ACR Convergence 2024
Polypharmacy, Drug-drug Interactions, and Adverse Drug Reactions Among Systemic Sclerosis Patients: A Cross-sectional Risk Factor Study
Background/Purpose: Polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions (DDI) and related adverse drug reaction (ADR) are understudied in SSc. The aim of this work was to determine the prevalence…
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