Abstract Number: 1590 • ACR Convergence 2020
Bone Health in ANCA – Associated Vasculitis Patients
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are an important mode of therapy in ANCA associated vasculitis (AAV), and osteoporosis (OP) and fractures are potential adverse effects seen. The…Abstract Number: 1591 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Vitamin D Prescribing for Pediatric Patients on Glucocorticoids
Background/Purpose: Chronic glucocorticoid treatment in children increases the risk of bone loss, fractures, and reduced adult skeletal mass. The 2017 ACR Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (GIOP) guidelines…Abstract Number: 1596 • ACR Convergence 2020
Coproduction of Care for Veterans with RA: Improving Elicitation and Documentation of Patient Goals
Background/Purpose: Coproduction of healthcare services offers a pathway to increase patient engagement in care. Patients and clinicians coproduce care by working together to: (1) co-assess…Abstract Number: 1622 • ACR Convergence 2020
Determining the Zoster Vaccination Rate Among Veterans on Chronic Immunosuppressive Therapy at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System – a Quality Indicator
Background/Purpose: Herpes Zoster (HZ) causes an infection commonly known as shingles. Patients with HZ are at increased risk for post-herpetic neuralgia, which is painful for…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: 1779 • ACR Convergence 2020
Gap in Contraceptive Education to Females with Rheumatic Disease on Teratogenic Medications
Background/Purpose: Teratogenic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) are often prescribed to women of childbearing age. Contraception represents an important area of reproductive health for female patients with…Abstract Number: 1986 • ACR Convergence 2020
Determinants of Variation in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Care Delivery
Background/Purpose: Patients with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) receive only a fraction of recommended care. Moreover, variation in care delivery likely contributes to pervasive racial…Abstract Number: 0111 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessment and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis in a Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are used as a long-term treatment option for an estimated 1% of the US population. The American College of Rheumatology has maintained…Abstract Number: 0167 • ACR Convergence 2020
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Phenotypes from a Digital Health Coaching Engagement Program
Background/Purpose: The goal of this study was to examine whether cluster analysis could be used to identify homogeneous subgroups of engagement in RA patients enrolled…Abstract Number: 0260 • ACR Convergence 2020
Does Higher Quality of Care in SLE Improve Quality of Life?
Background/Purpose: Disease activity, damage and quality of life (QOL) are core outcomes in Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ER visits and hospital admissions (non-routine health care…Abstract Number: 0574 • ACR Convergence 2020
Is Hydroxychloroquine Use a Proxy for Health Care Access? Predictors of First Dispensing Among Medicaid Beneficiaries with Incident Lupus
Background/Purpose: Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine (HCQ/CQ) is considered to be the backbone of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) care. Differences in receipt of HCQ/CQ may exacerbate disparities in adverse…Abstract Number: 0603 • ACR Convergence 2020
Multisite Study of the Impact of COVID-19 Era Telemedicine Expansion on Reduction in No-Show Rates
Background/Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid expansion of telemedicine in all fields, including rheumatology. We hypothesized that increased use of telemedicine would reduce no-show…Abstract Number: 1586 • ACR Convergence 2020
Rheum Service: Comprehensive Virtual Care During COVID-19
Background/Purpose: During COVID-19, patients require timely access to rheumatologists while adhering to physical distancing guidelines. In this quality improvement project, we developed a comprehensive virtual…Abstract Number: 1588 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Bone Densitometry Ordering in Adult Patients on Chronic Glucocorticoids
Background/Purpose: The 2017 ACR guideline for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) recommends DXA testing in patients aged ≥40 years on chronic glucocorticoids. We performed a quality improvement…Abstract Number: 278 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Improving a SLE-Quality Indicator Tool in an Outpatient Tertiary Care Setting
Background/Purpose: The care for patients with lupus is complex as they may exhibit multiple concomitant medical and socioeconomic issues. To address all their needs according…