Abstract Number: 0065 • ACR Convergence 2022
Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Care Pathway Implementation: A Step Towards Improved Outcomes and Value-Based Care
Background/Purpose: Care transformation in a chronic illness like RA requires delivery of health care services through a patient-centric care model. Within an integrated delivery and…Abstract Number: 0870 • ACR Convergence 2022
Knee Acoustic Emissions as a Noninvasive Biomarker of Articular Health in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) refers to all forms of autoimmune arthritis in children with undetermined etiology, and thus it is the most prevalent chronic…Abstract Number: 0899 • ACR Convergence 2022
Performance of the Foot Function Index Questionnaire in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Multiple questionnaires and objective assessment tools have been developed to determine functional compromise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). One of the most used tools to…Abstract Number: 1029 • ACR Convergence 2022
Virtual Assessment in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Validation of Video Observation of Spinal Metrology
Background/Purpose: A shift to virtual clinical encounters was required because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there have been few studies exploring the utility of…Abstract Number: 1198 • ACR Convergence 2022
Validation of Remote Physical Performance and Cognitive Functioning Measures Among Individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic presented an opportunity for researchers to develop and administer remote versions of measures for ongoing studies. In an…Abstract Number: 1269 • ACR Convergence 2022
Implementing RAPID-3 Using Electronic Patient Portal and Point of Care Entry
Background/Purpose: The treat-to-target approach endorsed by the ACR for rheumatoid arthritis requires frequent monitoring of disease activity using validated instruments, with changes to the treatment…Abstract Number: 1279 • ACR Convergence 2022
Development of ACR Longitudinal Digital Quality Measures for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Literature Review and Modified Delphi Consensus Study
Background/Purpose: Significant morbidity and mortality urge efforts to improve quality of care for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Yet, none of the 25 American…Abstract Number: 1392 • ACR Convergence 2022
Comparing Data on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Disease Status Using Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) RAID/RAPID-3/Self-Reported DAS28 in Remote Electronic Monitoring During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Face-To-Face Clinical Evaluation (DAS28-CRP) Performed Pre-Pandemic
Background/Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, asynchronous consultations were introduced due to the significant backlog of patients with Rheumatoid arthritis awaiting clinical review. PROMs including Self-Reported…Abstract Number: 2054 • ACR Convergence 2022
Towards a Novel Clinician-Reported Outcome Measure for SLE – Outcomes of an International Consensus Process
Background/Purpose: Most late-phase randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of novel drugs for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have failed to meet their primary endpoint or shown contradictory…Abstract Number: 2058 • ACR Convergence 2022
Evidence on the Construct Validity of the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire Among Adult Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Cognitive impairment (CI) is prevalent in SLE and negatively impacts social and occupational engagement. There is a need for a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM)…Abstract Number: 2206 • ACR Convergence 2022
Understanding Inter-rater Variability in Scoring of Entheseal Lesions: Results from the Diagnostic Ultrasound Enthesitis Tool (DUET) Study
Background/Purpose: Variability in scoring of sonographic entheseal lesions may be influenced by patient characteristics and sonographer expertise. We aimed to assess inter-rater agreement in scoring…Abstract Number: 0846 • ACR Convergence 2021
Psychometric Evaluation and Measurement Invariance of English and French Versions of the UCLA Loneliness Scale in Systemic Sclerosis: A Scleroderma Patient-Centered Intervention Network Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Loneliness is a pervasive experience that has been associated with poorer health-related quality of life, and remains understudied in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).…Abstract Number: 0847 • ACR Convergence 2021
A Psychometric Analysis of the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease Scale in Systemic Sclerosis: A Scleroderma Patient-Centered Intervention Network Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Self-efficacy is a key determinant of health behaviors and the target mechanism of self-management programs for patients with chronic diseases. The Self-Efficacy for Managing…Abstract Number: 0854 • ACR Convergence 2021
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Fatigue Assessment Instrument and Fatigue Severity Scale in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Fatigue is a prevalent, debilitating symptom across chronic diseases that is difficult to treat and negatively impacts patients' quality of life. Patients with rheumatologic…Abstract Number: 0632 • ACR Convergence 2021
Impact of COVID-19 and Telehealth on RAPID3 Screening in an Academic Rheumatology Practice: Identifying Disparities in Care
Background/Purpose: Measuring disease activity in patients with inflammatory arthritis is important for providing optimal treat-to-target care. The COVID-19 pandemic has widened disparities in care among…