Abstracts tagged "Qualitative Research"

Abstract Number: 1208 • ACR Convergence 2023
Investigating the Experiences of Patients Living with Antiphospholipid Antibodies: A Qualitative Study
Francesca Cardwell¹, Alexandra Kobza², Susan Elliott¹, paul Gibson², Nancy Soliman², leslie skeith², Ann Clarke³ and Megan R.W. Barber², ¹University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, ²University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada, ³University of Calgary, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, AB, Canada
Background/Purpose: Substantial morbidity and mortality affect those with aPLs and APS, yet the patient experience remains poorly understood. This research investigated patient experiences of aPL/APS…
Abstract Number: 2022 • ACR Convergence 2023
Development of an mHealth App for Lupus: Insights from a Human-Centered Design Approach
Anna Deck¹, Kiran Singh², Lucas Dantas³, Amy LeClair², Lisa Mandl⁴, Timothy McAlindon⁵, Faye Chiu⁶, Monique Gore-Massy⁷ and Shanthini Kasturi², ¹Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, ²Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ³Ambulomics, Boston, MA, ⁴Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, ⁵Tufts Medical Center, Arlington, MA, ⁶N/A, New York, NY, ⁷Covid-19 GRA, West Orange, NJ
Background/Purpose: Mobile health (mHealth) technology offers promising tools to facilitate the self-management of chronic diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, currently available mHealth applications…
Abstract Number: 1216 • ACR Convergence 2023
“I Call It Zombie Hands and Feet, That’s Actually How I Found out I Had This Disease”: Disease Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects in a Diverse Sample of Patients with Early Limited Cutaneous and Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Chelsea Perschon¹, Emilie Jaeger¹, George Greene¹, Alain Lescoat², Yen Chen³, Susan Murphy³, Sara Shaunfield¹, David Cella¹ and Dinesh Khanna³, ¹Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, ²University Rennes, Rennes, France, ³University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem autoimmune rheumatic disease with heterogeneous manifestations, including common symptoms such as pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and Raynaud's phenomenon. It…
Abstract Number: 2064 • ACR Convergence 2023
Perceptions of Rheumatology Fellows on Mentorship Quality After Implementation of a Formalized Mentorship Program
Sarah Capponi¹ and Rachel Hilburg², ¹Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, New Hope, PA, ²Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Background/Purpose: Despite the importance of mentorship, there are few formalized mentorship organizations in fellowship training programs. Rheumatology is a field with increasing popularity[1], and mentorship…
Abstract Number: 1218 • ACR Convergence 2023
Discovering the Potential Application of Digital Biomarkers for Inflammatory Arthritis Patients, a Design Thinking Approach; Preliminary Results of the Patients’ Perspective
patty de Groot¹, ilja Tchetverikov², Yvonne P. M. Goekoop-Ruiterman³, Wendy Olsder⁴, Rien Bakker⁵, Marc r. Kok⁶, Jasper Foolen⁷ and Jolanda J. Luime¹, ¹Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands, ²Albert Sweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, Netherlands, ³Haga Ziekenhuis, The Hague, Netherlands, ⁴Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management, Rotterdam, Netherlands, ⁵Consortium Beroepsonderwijs, Information Communication Technology, Amersfoort, Netherlands, ⁶Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands, ⁷Eindhoven University of Technology deparment of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Background/Purpose: The Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) patient population is growing, whilst facing a shortage of health care professionals (HCPs). It is impossible to meet the future…
Abstract Number: 2069 • ACR Convergence 2023
Navigating the Residency-to-Fellowship Transition in Rheumatology
Lilian Otalora Rojas¹ and Gurjit S Kaeley², ¹University of Florida, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, ²University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Background/Purpose: Transitioning from residency to fellowship is a significant milestone in a medical professional's career. Physicians acquire foundational knowledge and skills during residency, while fellowship…
Abstract Number: 1257 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Psychological Experience of Work for People with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA)
Joan Westreich¹, Adena Batterman¹, Anna Balakrishnan¹, Roberta Horton¹, Minerva Nong¹, Vivian Bykerk² and Theodore Fields¹, ¹Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Department of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: A large body of research reports that people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) are at increased risk for work disability, which profoundly affects all aspects…
Abstract Number: 2259 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Effects of Systematic Lupus Erythematosus Related Cognitive Impairments on Activities of Daily Living and Life Role Participation: A Qualitative Framework Study
Michelle Barraclough¹, Aaron Howe², Ana Soberanis², Mahta Kakvan³, Vijay Chattu², Ali Bani-Fatemi², Lisa Engel⁴, Michelle Vitti⁵, Emily Nalder², Yael Groverover⁶, Monique Gignac⁷, Dennisse Bonilla¹, Wils Nielsen⁸, Nicole Anderson⁹, Carmela Tartaglia¹⁰, Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia² and Zahi Touma², ¹University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada, ²University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ³University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁴University of Manitoba, Institute for Work & Health, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, ⁵Michelle Vitti Psychotherapy and Counselling, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁶NYU Steinhardt, New York, NY, ⁷Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁸University of Toronto, Markham, ON, Canada, ⁹Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ¹⁰Krembil Brain Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Cognitive impairment (CI) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) negatively impacts health-related quality of life leading to activity limitations. This qualitative study aimed to (1)…
Abstract Number: 1258 • ACR Convergence 2023
“What Is My Risk Really?”: A Qualitative Exploration and Ideal-Type Analysis of Preventive Interventions Among Individuals at Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lara S Chapman¹, Heidi J Siddle¹, Stefan Serban², Kulveer Mankia¹, Christopher Rooney³, Zhain Mustufvi⁴, Simon Pini⁵ and Karen Vinall-Collier⁴, ¹Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ²Public Health Directorate, NHS England North West Region, Manchester, United Kingdom, ³University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ⁴School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ⁵Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: A preclinical phase of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in which ‘at-risk’ individuals develop autoantibodies and/or symptoms and progress to clinical arthritis and classifiable RA, is…
Abstract Number: 2286 • ACR Convergence 2023
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Functional Work Disability: A Qualitative Perspective Using a Work Disability Prevention Approach
Aaron Howe¹, Anson Li², Kevon Jules², Jeremy Tan², Malek Sadek², Mahta Kakvan³, Vijay Chattu¹, Ali Bani-Fatemi¹, Dennisse Bonilla⁴, Wils Nielsen⁵, Nicole Anderson⁶, J. Antonio Avina-Zubieta⁷, Mary Fox⁸, William Shaw⁹, Derek Haaland¹⁰, Janet Pope¹¹, Paul R. Fortin¹², Kathleen Bingham⁴, Nathalie Rozenbojm⁴, Christine Peschken¹³, Jiandong Su⁴, Jennifer Reynolds¹⁴, Catherine Ivory¹⁵, Dafna Gladman¹⁶, Murray Urowitz¹⁷, Francisco Sanchez-Guerrero¹⁸, Lily Lim¹³, Stephanie Keeling¹⁹, Ana Soberanis¹, Patti Katz²⁰, Zahi Touma¹ and Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia¹, ¹University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ²University of Toronto, Restore Lab, Toronto, ON, Canada, ³University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁴University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁵University of Toronto, Markham, ON, Canada, ⁶Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁷Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁸York University, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁹University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, ¹⁰The Waterside Clinic, Oro Medonte, ON, Canada, ¹¹University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, ¹²Centre ARThrite - CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada, ¹³University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, ¹⁴University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ¹⁵The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada, ¹⁶Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ¹⁷Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute; University of Toronto Lupus Clinic; Division of Rheumatology, Toronto, ON, Canada, ¹⁸University Health Network/Sinai Health system, Toronto, ON, Canada, ¹⁹University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, ²⁰University of California San Francisco, San Rafael, CA
Background/Purpose: Work participation meaningfully influences mental wellbeing, health-related quality of life, and disease-related outcomes in individuals with systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Previous studies estimate that…
Abstract Number: 0157 • ACR Convergence 2023
Discovering the Potential of Digital Biomarkers in the Work Process of the Rheumatology Healthcare Professionals, a Design Thinking Approach; Preliminary Results of the Healthcare Professionals Perspective
patty de Groot¹, Jolanda J. Luime¹, Marc r. Kok², marijn vis¹ and ilja Tchetverikov³, ¹Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands, ²Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands, ³Albert Sweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, Netherlands
Background/Purpose: During times of social-distancing, in-person outpatient visits were greatly reduced. Health care professionals (HCPs) were dependent on the patient's reported experience of their disease…
Abstract Number: 1262 • ACR Convergence 2023
“Somebody Who’s Been There and Can Understand the Challenges That You’re Going Through”: Participant Perspectives of a Resilience-Based Energy Management Online Intervention for Systemic Sclerosis with Peer Health Coaches
Yen Chen¹, Alexandra Harper², Tiffany Phanhdone³, Mary Alore¹, Sheri Hicks¹, Adam Pape¹, Gina Jay¹, Shannen Bolde¹, Jennie Feldpausch¹, Dinesh Khanna¹ and Susan Murphy⁴, ¹University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, ²University of Michigan, Ypsilanti Charter Twp, MI, ³Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, ⁴University of Michigan, Plymouth, MI
Background/Purpose: People with systemic sclerosis (SSc) often experience fatigue, which impacts daily life functioning and quality of life. We developed a 12-week, resilience-based energy management…
Abstract Number: 2534 • ACR Convergence 2023
A Novel Approach for Mixed-methods Research Using Language Learning Models: A Report Using Patients’ Perspectives on Barriers to Hip and Knee Replacement
Insa Mannstadt¹, Susan Goodman¹, Mangala Rajan², Sarah Young³, Fei Wang², Iris Navarro-Millán⁴ and Bella Mehta⁵, ¹Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, ³Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, ⁴Weill Cornell Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁵Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: While qualitative research techniques provide valuable insights into patient experiences and perceptions, analyzing textual data from interviews can be time consuming and require multiple…
Abstract Number: 0162 • ACR Convergence 2023
Assessing Reproductive Health Counseling and Provider Attitudes in Rheumatology Post Roe v. Wade in Houston, Texas
Ruhani Desai and Meera Subash, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Background/Purpose: Many rheumatic diseases disproportionately affect women of childbearing age. Advances in the field of rheumatology have led to an increase in targeted treatment agents.…
Abstract Number: 1294 • ACR Convergence 2023
Patient Reported Outcome Measures for Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity: Using Rasch Measurement Theory and Cognitive Interviewing to Achieve More Meaningful Measurement
Tim Pickles¹, Mike Horton², Karl Bang Christensen³, Rhiannon Phillips⁴, David Gillespie¹, Neil Mo⁵ and Ernest Choy⁶, ¹Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, ²University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ³University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, ⁴Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, ⁵Swansea Bay University Health Board, Port Talbot, United Kingdom, ⁶Section of Rheumatology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Disease Activity (DA) monitoring is a standard of care in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). A systematic review of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for RA…

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