Abstract Number: 2243 • ACR Convergence 2022
Patient Reported Outcomes from a Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Sarilumab in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Background/Purpose: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory rheumatic disease in the elderly. The phase 3 SAPHYR trial (NCT03600818) assessed the efficacy and safety of…Abstract Number: 0809 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Impact of Flares on Clinical and Patient Reported Outcomes in Rheumatoid and Undifferentiated Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: There are many definitions of flare in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Loss of low disease activity is associated with clinically relevant deterioration. Patients in DAS…Abstract Number: 0818 • ACR Convergence 2021
Biologics Initiation in Moderate vs Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Prospective Observational Study from a Canadian Registry
Background/Purpose: Prior studies have shown that in the real-world setting, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have lower disease activity than those studied in clinical trials. However,…Abstract Number: 1266 • ACR Convergence 2021
Quality of Life Measures and Physical Activity in Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Childhood systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) is a life-long disease with significant morbidity and mortality, and with associated significant impact on health-related quality of life…Abstract Number: 1777 • ACR Convergence 2021
Association of Opioid Use and Opioid-Related Costs with Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis or Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) experience chronic pain due to inflammatory attributes of their disease. Nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs and biologics…Abstract Number: 1880 • ACR Convergence 2020
Association of Healthcare Utilization and Costs with Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Treatments for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have been shown to improve patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in clinical studies; however, healthcare decision makers have limited ability…Abstract Number: 1891 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Utilising Smart Phone Application in Ankylosing Spondylitis: SMART- as Study
Background/Purpose: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the axial skeleton and characterized by inflammatory back pain, leading to decreased mobility,…Abstract Number: 1995 • ACR Convergence 2020
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of a Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has been shown to improve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity in patients with refractory disease (1,2). A multi-center pilot study…Abstract Number: 0025 • ACR Convergence 2020
Clinical and Psychological Assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Real World Study
Background/Purpose: To assess the clinical features and psychological status of the rheumatoid arthritis(RA) patients with fibromyalgia(FM) in a real-world observational setting.Methods: Between December 2018 to…Abstract Number: 0136 • ACR Convergence 2020
Filgotinib Significantly Improved Patient-reported Health-related Quality of Life for Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Post Hoc Analysis of SF-36 and HAQ-DI from Phase 3 Studies
Background/Purpose: Reduction in pain and fatigue, maintenance of physical functioning, and improvement in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are vital aspects of successful treatment for…Abstract Number: 0139 • ACR Convergence 2020
Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data (RAPID) 3 as a Predictor of Weight Reduction in Rheumatology Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Background/Purpose: Obesity is associated with higher disease activity in many rheumatologic diseases with evidence of improvement following bariatric surgery. Despite the impressive average weight loss…Abstract Number: 0145 • ACR Convergence 2020
Treat-to-Target in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rates of Treatment Changes in Patients Engaged with Care Management Services Compared to Historically Reported National Registry Based Estimates
Background/Purpose: Treat-to-target is the foundation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management. Prioritizing routine measurement of patient-reported disease activity along with conventional physician, laboratory and imaging assessments…Abstract Number: 0153 • ACR Convergence 2020
Counseling on Safe Driving Strategies in Patients with Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cause functional impairments that impact daily life activities, including automobile driving. Radiographic presence of OA on knee and…Abstract Number: 0329 • ACR Convergence 2020
Healthcare Utilization and Costs Associated with Functional Status in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) has been validated and widely used in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) clinical trials for the assessment of patient…Abstract Number: 0536 • ACR Convergence 2020
Systematic Geriatric Assessment in Older Patients with Rheumatic Diseases – The RheuMAGIC Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: Current demographic data predict that the number of older adults with rheumatic diseases will considerably increase in the coming years. Geriatric patients differ from…