Abstract Number: 0640 • ACR Convergence 2021
Implementation of Digital Prompt in Electronic Medical Records Improves Pneumonia Vaccination Rates in Patients Prescribed TNF-Inhibitors
Background/Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors (TNFi) predispose to bacterial infections including pneumonia. In turn, vaccination with pneumococcal 13 valent (PCV13) and pneumococcal 23 valent…Abstract Number: 0644 • ACR Convergence 2021
Follow-up Scheduling Appears Essential for Success of Rheumatology High Blood Pressure Protocol Across Health Systems
Background/Purpose: To address high blood pressure (BP), target of two ACR quality measures and the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, we previously developed…Abstract Number: 0737 • ACR Convergence 2021
Enhanced Arthrocentesis of the Flexed Knee with Pneumatic Compression
Background/Purpose: To explore an alternative to standard extended knee arthrocentesis using pneumatic compression of the flexed knee.Methods: Using a paired sample design, 41 consecutive effusive…Abstract Number: 1180 • ACR Convergence 2021
Better Websites, Better Match: Assessing Quality of Rheumatology Fellowship Websites
Background/Purpose: The internet has become an indispensable tool for residency and fellowship recruitment. Prospective applicants rely on publicly available information to learn about the application…Abstract Number: 1895 • ACR Convergence 2021
Achievement of Target Serum Uric Acid Among Gout Patients Treated with Long-term Urate Lowering Therapy in the ACR’s Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) Registry
Background/Purpose: The American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) 2012 guidelines for the management of gout recommend using a treat-to-target (T2T) approach to lower serum uric acid…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…