Abstract Number: 2455 • ACR Convergence 2024
Improvement Across Multi-organ Domains and Patient Reported Outcomes in Refractory Juvenile-Onset Systemic Sclerosis (jSSc) up to 4 Years After Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT)
Background/Purpose: Juvenile-onset systemic sclerosis (jSSc) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and multiorgan fibrosis leading to significant morbidity and early mortality. Autologous stem…Abstract Number: 0362 • ACR Convergence 2024
Development of a Theory-based Digital Messaging Program to Reduce Fatigue in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Fatigue is the single most prevalent symptom of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), affecting 80-90% of patients, and is often refractory to pharmacologic therapy. Non-pharmacologic…Abstract Number: 0601 • ACR Convergence 2024
Early Improvement of Pain, Long-Term Disease Control, and Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis Treated with Upadacitinib
Background/Purpose: Severe musculoskeletal manifestations of PsA, particularly joint pain, can result in reduced physical function, decreased quality of life, and progressive and irreversible joint damage.1,2…Abstract Number: 1040 • ACR Convergence 2024
Clinic Personnel Perceptions Were Favorable for the Implementation of a Patient Decision-Aid for a Diverse Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Population: A Study in 15 U.S. Rheumatology Clinics
Background/Purpose: To understand clinic personnel feedback regarding the implementation of a self-administered patient decision-aid (PtDA) for lupus in regular, outpatient rheumatology clinics.Methods: We provided self-administered…Abstract Number: 1254 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Impact of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients and Their Ability to Work: Evidence from a Real-World Survey in Clinical Practice
Background/Purpose: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis that confers significant disease burden. This real-world study described the impact of…Abstract Number: 1402 • ACR Convergence 2024
Addressing Unmet Needs in Cannabis and Hemp by Improving Knowledge and Data Collection
Background/Purpose: Cannabis and its derivatives are increasingly integrated into treatments for rheumatic diseases, yet there is a significant lack of evidence and systematic data collection…Abstract Number: 1974 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Impact of Concomitant Shoulder Osteoarthritis in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Background/Purpose: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease of the shoulder and pelvic girdle. In the majority of centres, baseline shoulder radiograph forms part…Abstract Number: 2172 • ACR Convergence 2024
A Novel Cohort to Assess Longitudinal Glucocorticoid Toxicity in Individuals with Rheumatic Diseases: Objectives, Design, and Initial Baseline Characteristics
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are a backbone of treatment regimens for many rheumatic diseases despite their association with toxicities that contribute to excess morbidity and mortality.…Abstract Number: 2460 • ACR Convergence 2024
Severe Gastrointestinal Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis: A New “Transversal” Subset of Disease to Be Prioritised for Intervention Trials
Background/Purpose: Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement is the most frequent internal complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and, when severe, it has a major influence on patient function.…Abstract Number: 0365 • ACR Convergence 2024
Patients’ Behaviors and Beliefs Around Dietary Changes Among a Cohort of Patients with Rheumatic Disease
Background/Purpose: Dietary interventions may help manage inflammation and are considered for adjunctive treatment of rheumatic diseases. Our study aimed to explore patients' behaviors and beliefs…Abstract Number: 0614 • ACR Convergence 2024
Bridging the Gap Between Patient’s Perception on Quality of Life and Disease Activity and Damage in Systemic Lupus Erythematous Patient
Background/Purpose: Improving quality of life (QoL) is one of the key targets when treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. The Lupus impact Tracker (LIT) is…Abstract Number: 1042 • ACR Convergence 2024
Identifying Patient Priorities for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study
Background/Purpose: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential tools for prioritizing patient-centric care and enhancing health system-performance measurement in rheumatology. Effective use of PROMs collected in…Abstract Number: 1255 • ACR Convergence 2024
Development and Validation of a Brief Measure of Uncertainty Among Patients with Vasculitis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatic diseases face illness-related uncertainty managing ambiguous and unpredictable symptoms. Such uncertainty is associated with decreased emotional and physical well-being (Wallace et…Abstract Number: 1411 • ACR Convergence 2024
Impact of Patient and Physician Alignment on Sjögren’s Disease Severity, a Real-World Survey on Patients’ Clinical Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life
Background/Purpose: Sjögren’s disease (SjD) has a high disease burden in affected patients, with no licensed treatments currently available. The Clinical EULAR Sjögren’s syndrome disease activity…Abstract Number: 2002 • ACR Convergence 2024
Pain and Physical Function, but Not Fatigue, Track with Disease Activity in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Inflammatory Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced inflammatory arthritis (ICI-IA) is an impactful and often persistent side effect of cancer immunotherapy that can lead to permanent joint damage…
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