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: 1556 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessing Calcinosis in Dermatomyositis with Computed Tomography and Calcium Scoring
Background/Purpose: Calcinosis is a condition in which calcium salts are deposited in and around soft tissue and is observed in up to 30% of adult…Abstract Number: 1560 • ACR Convergence 2020
Measuring Asymmetry in Facial Morphea via 3D Stereophotogrammetry
Background/Purpose: Morphea is an autoimmune disorder causing sclerosis and inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Facial morphea can cause substantial disfigurement and negative impact on quality of life. Existing clinical measures such…Abstract Number: 1583 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Telehealth Implementation on Practice Patterns and Electronic Health Record Utilization During COVID19
Background/Purpose: The COVID19 pandemic necessitated practice changes throughout health systems worldwide. Our academic rheumatology practice rapidly adopted telehealth (telephone or video visits), with unknown consequences…Abstract Number: 1598 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy of Universal Depression Screening in a Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Depression has long been viewed as a comorbid condition in rheumatic diseases. Population studies have confirmed an increased incidence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,…Abstract Number: 1696 • ACR Convergence 2020
Measuring Quality Improvement from CME Participants: Results from the RAPID® CME Initiative
Background/Purpose: Medical claims data have been used since 2008 to measure the implementation of the diagnostic and referral strategies resulting from participation in RAPID® CME…Abstract Number: 1762 • ACR Convergence 2020
Benefit and Risk Profiles of Janus Kinase Inhibitors Approved in the US for the Treatment of RA
Background/Purpose: In clinical practice, drug treatment decisions must account for the expected benefit from a drug along with its potential risks. Evaluating the number needed…Abstract Number: 1979 • ACR Convergence 2020
Participant Engagement and Adherence in an ArthritisPower Real-World Study to Capture Smartwatch and Patient-Reported Outcome Data Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Characterization of how different types of patient-generated data reflect patients’ experience is needed to guide integration of electronically collected patient-reported outcome (ePRO) measures and…Abstract Number: 0140 • ACR Convergence 2020
Meaningful Within-Patient Change in WOMAC Domains in Patients with Moderate-To- Severe Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is a disease-specific measure of osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms (pain and stiffness) and functional impairment regularly…Abstract Number: 0147 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Interpretation of Patient-reported Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Do Clinical Trials Adequately Evaluate Meaningful Improvements for Patients?
Background/Purpose: The importance of patient-relevant outcomes, such as pain, fatigue and physical functioning, has been long established in the field of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patient-reported…Abstract Number: 0551 • ACR Convergence 2020
Physical Performance as a Mediator of the Association Between Depression and Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Depression is common in knee osteoarthritis (OA), and leads to reduced physical function, which may mediate the effect of depression on pain. However, research…Abstract Number: 0684 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Shrinking Toe: A Sign of Crystal Dissolution During Urate Lowering Treatment of Severe Gouty Arthropathy
Background/Purpose: Serum urate (SU) lowering has been reported to improve gout erosions. We observed that it may also lead to compaction of toe MTP or…Abstract Number: 0961 • ACR Convergence 2020
Development of a Pain Sensitivity Index to Examine the Transition from Intermittent to Constant Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis: The Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study
Background/Purpose: Alterations in nociceptive signaling, such as pain sensitization, which is an abnormal ascending pain facilitation, and/or inadequate descending pain modulation, are thought to be…