Abstracts tagged "patient"

Abstract Number: 2066 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Improving Outpatient Follow-up for Osteoporosis Management After a Hip Fracture
Anika Alarakhia and Robert Quinet, Rheumatology, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
Background/Purpose: Patients hospitalized for hip fractures are routinely scheduled for a Rheumatology follow-up appointment to assess their risk of future fractures and need for treatment.…
Abstract Number: 2403 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of a Rheumatoid Arthritis Peer Support Program On Clinical Outcomes
Rebecca Thrower¹, Christine K. Iannaccone², Hsun Tsao³, Michael Weinblatt⁴, Jing Cui² and Nancy A. Shadick⁵, ¹Rheumatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ²Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ³Rheumatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, ⁴Rheumatology & Immunology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, ⁵Rheumatology/Immunology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) peer support program on fatigue, functional status (pain, SF-12 PCS), self-efficacy, emotional health (SF-12 MCS)…
Abstract Number: 2402 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Utility of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for an Outpatient Fibromyalgia Education Program
Diane Tin¹, Lorna J. Bain¹, J. Carter Thorne², Seungree Nam³ and Liane Ginsburg⁴, ¹The Arthritis Program, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, ON, Canada, ²Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, ON, Canada, ³Faculty of Heatlh, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁴School of Health Policy and Management, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: The Arthritis Program (TAP) at Southlake Regional Health Centre has offered an inter-professional, patient centered Fibromyalgia (FM) education program for nearly two decades. This…
Abstract Number: 2405 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Proof-of-Concept Study of an Animated, Web-Based Methotrexate Decision Aid for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Linda C. Li¹, Paul M. Adam², Catherine L. Backman³, Sydney Brooks⁴, Gwen A. Ellert⁵, Allyson Jones⁶, Otto Kamensek⁷, Cheryl Koehn⁸, Diane Lacaille⁷, Colleen Maloney⁷, Anne F. Townsend⁹, Elaine Yacyshyn¹⁰, Charlene Yousefi⁷ and Dawn Stacey¹¹, ¹Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ²Rheumatology Liaison, Mary Pack Arthritis Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ³Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁴The Arthritis Society, Ontario Division, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁵Health Education, Trelle Enterprises Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁶Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, ⁷Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁸Arthritis Consumer Experts, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁹Rheumatology, Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada, ¹⁰562 Heritage Med Rsch Ctr, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, ¹¹School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Patient decision aids are designed to present the potential benefits and harm of treatment options, clarify individuals’ preferences, and guide discussion at a clinic…
Abstract Number: 2441 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Readability and Suitability Assessment of Patient Education Materials in Rheumatic Diseases
Rennie L. Rhee¹, Joan Marie Von Feldt², H. Ralph Schumacher³ and Peter A. Merkel⁴, ¹Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, ²Rheumatology, Univ of Pennsylvania/Philadelphia VAMC, Philadelphia, PA, ³Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, ⁴University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Background/Purpose: Comprehension of health resources may be challenging for patients particularly those with limited health literacy. The objective of this study was to examine the…
Abstract Number: 2623 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Taking Charge of Systemic Sclerosis: A Pilot Study of an Internet Self-Management Program
Janet L. Poole¹, Dinesh Khanna², Betty Skipper³ and Cindy F. Mendelson⁴, ¹Occupational Therapy Program, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, ²Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, ³Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico, NM, ⁴College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease with serious implications for quality of life. The disease is challenging due to the variable…