Abstract Number: 2320 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Initial Benchmarking of the Quality of Medical Care of Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Quality indicators (QI) are minimum standards of medical care in support of optimal disease outcomes. In childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematous (cSLE), 26 QI’s, which…Abstract Number: 2109 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Are Patient Ratings of Providers and Health Plans Associated with Technical Quality of Care in SLE?
Background/Purpose . Prior research has shown that the technical quality of SLE care is associated with the degree of subsequent accumulated damage. However, it is…Abstract Number: 1833 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Quality of Primary Care Management of Patients with and without Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Background/Purpose: Little is known about the quality of care received by patients with multiple chronic conditions in primary care and whether quality care is different…Abstract Number: 1447 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implementing American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Quality Indicators for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Background/Purpose Prior to the establishment of RA standards set by the ACR, a widespread discrepancy was formed between practices, which were treating patients with RA…Abstract Number: 1351 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment of ACR Endorsed Quality Indicators in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – a Quality Improvement Initiative
Background/Purpose: Quality assessments are being increasingly used for quality improvement, accountability, and performance based incentives. The current research regarding quality of care provided to rheumatoid…Abstract Number: 2109 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Quality Indicators For Physical Therapy Management In Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Physical therapy is recommended in several guidelines on the management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Currently, no specific quality indicators for physical therapy in…Abstract Number: 2097 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation Of An Advanced Practice Physiotherapist Role in Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: Arthritis affects 4.6 million Canadians and is the leading cause of disability in Canada. Many Canadians do not have access to a family physician.…Abstract Number: 1924 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cleveland Clinic Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Registry, A Web-Based Tool Designed For Efficient Collection Of Bone Density and Osteoporosis Related Clinical Risk Factor Data
Background/Purpose: A patient registry is an organized system that collects uniform data to allow evaluation of specific outcomes for a population with a particular disease.…Abstract Number: 1264 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation Of Quality Indicators and Disease Damage In Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect virtually every organ system and may lead to significant morbidities. A…