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…Abstract Number: 0452 • ACR Convergence 2024
Reproductive Health Needs of Women with Rheumatic Disease: An EMR-Based Online Survey Study
Background/Purpose: Reproductive-aged women are disproportionately affected by rheumatologic disorders, making family planning issues like contraception, pre-conception counseling, fertility, pregnancy complications, and postpartum care critical components…Abstract Number: 2526 • ACR Convergence 2024
Development of the Hospital Emergency Advocacy & Treatment Kit (HEAT Kit) for Patients with Vasculitis
Background/Purpose: All forms of vasculitis are rare with patients frequently experiencing poor or extended care in the hospital and ED settings. The ERDC founder experienced…Abstract Number: 0609 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Mediating Role of Trust in Usual Rheumatologists on the Relationship Between Multidimensional Health Literacy and Medication Adherence Among Japanese Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Background/Purpose: Maintaining medication adherence is crucial for improving health outcomes among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, as they require life-long hospital visits and medications. Patients'…Abstract Number: 2620 • ACR Convergence 2024
Education and Medication Access Needs in Rheumatology Patients Starting New Medications: Quality Improvement Data from a Pharmacist Intervention
Background/Purpose: Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs are a cornerstone of rheumatology care. Patient education and support is required to optimize outcomes and minimize access barriers. Pharmacists…
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