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…Abstract Number: 1022 • ACR Convergence 2024
Social Determinants of Health in Osteoporosis Treatment Patterns Among Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Major Osteoporotic Fracture in the All of Us Research Program: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background/Purpose: Despite widely available bone health pharmacologic therapies, there is a significant osteoporosis treatment gap in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of this…Abstract Number: PP04 • ACR Convergence 2024
Involving Pediatric Patients in Their Own Care
Background/Purpose: When I was 14, I was diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, which led to more testing and a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). As a…Abstract Number: 1072 • ACR Convergence 2024
A 2-Year Pilot Project to Identify and Address Disparities in Health Literacy in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Through Distribution of Surveys and Patient Education Materials
Background/Purpose: Improving health literacy in patients with rheumatic diseases is important, as many have chronic, complex diagnoses treated with high-risk medications. Poor health literacy puts…Abstract Number: PP13 • ACR Convergence 2024
Bridging the Gap from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology Care
Background/Purpose: When I was 13, life took an unexpected turn with a diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Overnight, my world transformed into a cycle…Abstract Number: 1076 • ACR Convergence 2024
Assessing the Reliability of ChatGPT on Recombinant Zoster Vaccination for Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Background/Purpose: As artificial intelligence (AI) platforms continue to evolve, large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT by OpenAI are increasingly being utilized by patients and…Abstract Number: 1235 • ACR Convergence 2024
Rheum to Grow: Supporting Young Adults with Childhood-Onset Rheumatic Disease in Their Transition to Adult Care
Background/Purpose: Transitional care for patients with childhood-onset rheumatic disease is essential, as this transition is known to be a high-risk time for medication nonadherence, lapses…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…
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