Abstracts tagged "Health Care"

Abstract Number: 1074 • ACR Convergence 2024
Bending the Curve on Inbox Bloat: A Patient Portal Project to Mature-the-Message via Nurse Triage to Reduce Provider Inbox Time
Christie Bartels¹, Sancia Ferguson², Carmen Campbell¹, Lori Zemlicka³, Amanda Weber³, Andrew Holt¹ and Elizabeth R. Trowbridge⁴, ¹University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, ²University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI, ³UW Health Rheumatology, Madison, WI, ⁴Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Background/Purpose: Clinical demands have grown, in part, from rising use of patient portals, while traditional clinic nurse triage has focused on phone-based care. We sought…
Abstract Number: 1939 • ACR Convergence 2024
Patient’s Satisfaction with a Telerheumatology Program in a Remote Rural Area of Northern Pakistan
Tayyeba Khursheed¹, Usman A. Raza², Uzma Rasheed¹ and Wajahat Aziz¹, ¹Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan, ²ClaritasRx, South San Fransisco, CA
Background/Purpose: Telerheumatology has emerged as a promising tool for improving access to rheumatology services globally. Health delivery in remote rural areas is particularly challenging. Telerheumatology…
Abstract Number: 0236 • ACR Convergence 2024
Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Infection-Related Hospitalization Risk in Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
Ana Cecilia Bardan-Inchaustegui¹, Angel Kevin Garza-Elizondo², Pablo Gamez-Siller³, Jorge Esquivel-Valerio⁴, Jesus Cardenas-de la Garza¹, Diana Elsa Flores-Alvarado⁵, Daniela Alejandra Salcedo-Soto⁶, Karla Judith Duran-Villarreal⁷, Alejandra Jacquelin Osuna-Corrales⁷, Elsa Catalina Davila-Correa⁷, Valeria Cantu-Martinez⁷, Debanhi Morales-Espronceda⁷, Derek de Jesus Gauna-Leal⁷, Andrea Axelle Prado-Prado⁷, Nathalia Valdez-Benavides⁷, Nirvana Amairany González-Ontiveros⁷ and Dionicio Galarza-Delgado⁸, ¹Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, ²Division of Rheumatology, University Hospital "Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez", Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico, ³Facultad de Medicina UANL, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, ⁴Division of Rheumatology, University Hospital "Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez", Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, MONTERREY, Mexico, ⁵Hospital Universitario Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, ⁶Hospital Universitario Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico, ⁷Hospital Universitario "Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez", Monterrey, Mexico, ⁸UANL Hospital Universitario, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Background/Purpose: Socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with diseases and poor health outcomes, including delays in diagnosis and increased disease severity. Hospitalization, often due to infections,…
Abstract Number: 1082 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Journey of a Patient with Psoriatic Arthritis: The Path from Diagnosis to Treatment
Feyza Nur Azman¹, Kadir Tanin², Efe Sacin², Enes Azman¹, Melike Rizaoglu¹, Ceren Uc¹, Beste Acar¹ and Serdal Ugurlu³, ¹Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, ²Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, ³Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex inflammatory musculoskeletal disease associated with psoriasis. This study was conducted to investigate the diagnostic journey to PsA, exploring…
Abstract Number: 1941 • ACR Convergence 2024
No Show QI at Hoxworth Rheumatology Clinic: Evaluating the Impact of Live Telephone Calls Combined with Automated Reminders
Nicola Jackson¹, kim Nguyen², Tien Nguyen³, Meg James³ and Avis Ware⁴, ¹University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, ²Trihealth Hospital, Cincinnati, ³University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, ⁴University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Background/Purpose: Patient no-show and cancellation rates are long-standing problems in the healthcare system, affecting patient outcomes, revenue, system efficiency, and resource utilization. At the Hoxworth…
Abstract Number: 0249 • ACR Convergence 2024
Real World Evidence on the Safety of the Adjuvanted Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases – Preliminary Results from a Prospective Multicenter Observational Greek Study
Christos Koutsianas¹, Anastasia Apanomeritaki², Evgenia Mavrea¹, Niki-Violeta Dimopoulou¹, Maria Nitsa¹, CHRISTINA TSALAPAKI¹, Iro-Ioanna Giannakopoulou² and Dimitrios Vassilopoulos¹, ¹Clinical Immunology-Rheumatology Unit, 2nd Department of Internal Medicine and Laboratory, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece, ²Rheumatology Clinic, General Hospital Asklepieio Voulas, Voula, Attiki, Greece
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatic diseases (RD) are at increased risk for herpes zoster (HZ) due to disease -related aberrant immune response, comorbid conditions and anti-rheumatic…
Abstract Number: 1235 • ACR Convergence 2024
Rheum to Grow: Supporting Young Adults with Childhood-Onset Rheumatic Disease in Their Transition to Adult Care
Cindy Chiu¹, Sadie Van den Bogaerde², Maya Swaminathan³, Rebecca Sadun⁴ and Thomason Jenna¹, ¹University of Washington, Division of Rheumatology, Seattle, WA, ²University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ³MultiCare, Newcastle, WA, ⁴Duke University, Durham, NC
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: 1945 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Bridge to Adult Care from Childhood for Young Adults with Rheumatic Disease (BACC YARD) Program, a Pediatric-to-Adult Rheumatology Transition Program: 2024 Updates
John Bridges¹, Eileen Rife², Randy Cron³, Livie Timmerman⁴, Linda McAllister⁵, Annelle Reed⁶, Carolyn Smith⁷, Emily Smitherman³, Matthew Stoll³, Bethany Walker⁵ and Melissa Mannion³, ¹University of Alabama at Birmingham/Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, ²University of Alabama Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, AL, ³University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, ⁴University of Alabama at Birmingham, Gardendale, AL, ⁵Children's of Alabama, Trussville, AL, ⁶Children's of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, ⁷Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Background/Purpose: The transition period from pediatric to adult-oriented rheumatology care is a high-risk time for disease flare and poor outcomes. We previously demonstrated implementation of…
Abstract Number: 0261 • ACR Convergence 2024
Clinical Implications, Bacterial Profiles, and Patient Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients with Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Angel Kevin Garza-Elizondo¹, Ana Cecilia Bardan-Inchaustegui², Pablo Gamez-Siller³, Diana Elsa Flores-Alvarado⁴, Jorge Esquivel-Valerio⁵, Jesus Cardenas-de la Garza², Elsa Catalina Davila-Correa⁶, Alejandra Jacquelin Osuna-Corrales⁶, Karla Judith Duran-Villarreal⁶, Daniela Alejandra Salcedo-Soto⁷, Derek de Jesus Gauna-Leal⁶, Andrea Axelle Prado-Prado⁶, Debanhi Morales-Espronceda⁶, Nathalia Valdez-Benavides⁶, Nirvana Amairany González-Ontiveros⁶ and Dionicio Galarza-Delgado⁸, ¹Division of Rheumatology, University Hospital "Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez", Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico, ²Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, ³Facultad de Medicina UANL, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, ⁴Hospital Universitario Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, ⁵Division of Rheumatology, University Hospital "Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez", Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, MONTERREY, Mexico, ⁶Hospital Universitario "Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez", Monterrey, Mexico, ⁷Hospital Universitario Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico, ⁸UANL Hospital Universitario, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Background/Purpose: Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARD) are chronic conditions that affect multiple organ systems. Patients with ARD tend to have a weak immune system due to…
Abstract Number: 1286 • ACR Convergence 2024
An Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in US ACGME-accredited Adult Rheumatology Fellowship Programs
Hamza Ali and Alysia Kwiatkowski, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Background/Purpose: The ACR 2015 Workforce Study Report highlighted a lack of diversity within the workforce with 73.6% of Adult Rheumatology providers identifying as White, 15%…
Abstract Number: 2116 • ACR Convergence 2024
Artificial Intelligence Classifier for Osteoporosis Detection from Chest Radiographs: Performance Evaluation and Literature Comparison with Quantitative Ultrasound
Miso jang¹ and Minjun Kim², ¹Promedius, inc., Seoul Chuk Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea, ²Promedius, inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis is a common condition that often goes unnoticed until it results in fractures, significantly increasing morbidity and mortality rates. Recent advancements in deep…
Abstract Number: 0265 • ACR Convergence 2024
Performance of Two Gout Remission Definitions in a Two-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of Nurse-led Care
Dansoa Tabi-Amponsah¹, Michael Doherty², Aliya Sarmanova³, Weiya Zhang², Sarah Stewart⁴, William Taylor⁵, Lisa Stamp⁶ and Nicola Dalbeth⁷, ¹The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, ²Academic Rheumatology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham; Pain Centre Versus Arthritis, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom, ³Roche Diagnostics International, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, ⁴Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, ⁵The University of Otago, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, ⁶University of Otago, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, ⁷University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Background/Purpose: To compare the performance of the 2016 preliminary gout remission definition and a simplified gout remission definition in a clinical trial of nurse-led gout…
Abstract Number: 1338 • ACR Convergence 2024
Health Care Utilization and Cost of Herpes Zoster Infection in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a Retrospective Cohort Study
Mohammad Movahedi¹, Angela Cesta², Xiuying Li², Mark Tatangelo³ and Claire Bombardier³, and OBRI investigators, ¹Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada, ²UHN, Toronto, ON, Canada, ³University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have approximately a twofold increased risk of developing herpes zoster (HZ) compared to the general population. This elevated risk is attributed…
Abstract Number: 2146 • ACR Convergence 2024
Validation of the Simple Calculated Osteoporosis Risk Estimation and Osteoporosis Self-assessment Tool Among People Aging with HIV in Peru
Joselito Malca-Hernandez¹, Daniel Granda², Ahmed Abdeen³, Yvett Pinedo⁴, Flor Gonzales⁵, Miguel Tapia⁶, Patricia Garcia⁷ and Evelyn Hsieh⁸, ¹Yale School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases / School of Public Health- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Epidemiology, STD, and HIV Unit, New Haven, CT, ²Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado, Lima, Lima, Peru, ³Yale School of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology / Penn State College of Medicine, State College, New Haven, CT, ⁴Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Department of Infectious Diseases, Lima, Peru, ⁵Ministry of Health of Peru, Department of Infectious Diseases, Lima, Peru, ⁶Ministry of Health, Department of Infectious Diseases, Lima, Peru, ⁷School of Public Health- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Epidemiology, STD, and HIV Unit, Lima, Peru, ⁸Yale School of Medicine / VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut, New Haven, CT
Background/Purpose: The life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH) has improved notably since the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, studies have shown that…
Abstract Number: 0301 • ACR Convergence 2024
Path to Diagnosis in Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
Sejla Karup¹, Dila Polat², Erengul Dincsoy², Feyza Nur Azman², Mahir Emir Cokrak², Ertan Berkiten² and Serdal Ugurlu³, ¹Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, ²Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, ³Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
Background/Purpose: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a genetic disorder characterized by recurrent febrile episodes and inflammation, most commonly presenting with peritonitis, pleuritis, and arthritis. The…

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