Abstract Number: 1192 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Effect of a Clinical Decision Support System on a Quality Indicator of Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis and Trends of Drug Treatment in a Japanese Hospital
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is a common, preventable and treatable complication of glucocorticoid therapy. We defined quality indicator (QI) for GIOP and took a hospital-wide…Abstract Number: 1178 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patients’ and Healthcare Professionals’ Resource Preferences for a Knowledge Translation Toolkit for Hip and Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
Background/Purpose: Widely varying rehabilitation practices for total joint replacement (TJR) for hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) contribute to inconsistent patient outcomes and satisfaction. Informed by…Abstract Number: 2960 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of Performance Measures Reveals Delays and Sub-Optimal Access to Rheumatology Care and Treatment
Background/Purpose: Early diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care are critical to optimize RA outcomes. The purpose of the study was to evaluate key elements of RA…Abstract Number: 1085 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Application of Lupus Nephritis Quality Measures to Understand Gaps in Care for SLE
Background/Purpose: In 2012, the ACR released guidelines for monitoring and treatment of lupus nephritis (LN), but studies have yet to evaluate adherence to these recommendations.…Abstract Number: 1593 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Development of Quality Indicator Set of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Japan
Background/Purpose: A QI set for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was developed in the United States. However, this does not necessarily conform to the Japanese medical…Abstract Number: 21 • 2017 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Enhancing Quality of Care in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Improving Performance on Quality Indicator Measures in Cardiovascular and Bone Health
Background/Purpose: Childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) leads to poor health outcomes, including cardiovascular and bone health, due to high rates of potentially devastating disease complications and medication…Abstract Number: 1404 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Systematic Review and Appraisal of Quality Measures for Inflammatory Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Quality measures are metrics health professionals can monitor to improve care delivery and patient outcomes. To be measurable they must include a specified numerator,…Abstract Number: 2247 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
REAL-Life Cost of UK Healthcare Resource for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Comparing High and Low/Remission Disease States
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has differing therapeutic outcomes, with resulting differences in function and quality of life. Little is known about the effects of disease…Abstract Number: 2508 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Adherence to ACR Guidelines in the Management of Lupus Nephritis – a Quality Improvement Initiative
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis not only decreases survival, but also its costs are substantial, likely due in part to deficits in care (Carls et al.,…Abstract Number: 2507 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Quality Indicator for the Screening of Latent Tuberculosis Infection and the Result of Follow-up Interferon-Gamma-Release Assays in Patients with Rheumatic Disease Receiving Biologic Agents in a Japanese Hospital
Background/Purpose: Infection is one of the most devastating side effects of biologic agents use, particularly early on in the course of therapy. Prevention is considered…Abstract Number: 2408 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Quality of Community-Based Osteoarthritis Care Can be Improved. Results from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background/Purpose: The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) is substantial and expected to increase because people are getting older and heavier. Health care providers need to monitor…Abstract Number: 1998 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A National Electronic Health Record-Enabled Registry in Rheumatology: The ACR’s Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE)
Title: A National Electronic Health Record-Enabled Registry in Rheumatology: The ACR's Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE)Background/Purpose: In 2014, the ACR launched the Rheumatology Informatics…Abstract Number: 999 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Development of Quality Indicators for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation
Background/Purpose: Rehabilitation before and after total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery has been shown to decrease pain and impairment, and improve mobility, activity…Abstract Number: 368 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effects of Monitoring on a Quality Indicator for Glucocorticoid–Induced Osteoporosis and Trends of the Drug Variation in a Japanese Hospital
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is one of the most clinically significant side effects of glucocorticoid use, and the prevention of GIOP has become more important…Abstract Number: 2319 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Standardizing and Documenting Patient Education and Disease Indices in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can affect many organ systems and lead to significant morbidities. Methods to standardize and improve care in this patient…