Abstract Number: 1593 • ACR Convergence 2020
Adherence to Weight-Based Dosing Guidelines in Patients Receiving Hydroxychloroquine for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Results of a Quality Improvement Initiative
Background/Purpose: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a commonly prescribed medication for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and other rheumatic diseases. HCQ may rarely cause retinopathy.…Abstract Number: 1682 • ACR Convergence 2020
Goal-Setting Improves Transition Readiness in Adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: The transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology care is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and loss to follow-up. This is largely due to a…Abstract Number: 0145 • ACR Convergence 2020
Treat-to-Target in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rates of Treatment Changes in Patients Engaged with Care Management Services Compared to Historically Reported National Registry Based Estimates
Background/Purpose: Treat-to-target is the foundation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management. Prioritizing routine measurement of patient-reported disease activity along with conventional physician, laboratory and imaging assessments…Abstract Number: 0688 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Discontinuation of Allopurinol in the Inpatient Setting and the Risk of Gout Flare: A Community-Hospital Experience
Background/Purpose: The discontinuation of urate-lowering therapy (ULT) in the outpatient setting increases the risk of gout flare. It was reported that in hospitalized patients with…Abstract Number: 1594 • ACR Convergence 2020
Hydroxychloroquine Prescribing Habits and Provider Opinion on Dosing Guidelines in the Rheumatology and Dermatology Practices of an Academic Institution
Background/Purpose: One rare but devastating adverse event related to the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is retinal toxicity. Retinal toxicity rates from HCQ can be as…Abstract Number: 1704 • ACR Convergence 2020
Identifying Primary Care Clinician Knowledge Gaps and Needs in Rheumatologic Care for Rural Veterans
Background/Purpose: One in 3 U.S. Veterans live with arthritis, the number one cause of disability. Despite this high prevalence, much needed care may be limited…Abstract Number: 0158 • ACR Convergence 2020
Relationships Between Disease Patterns in RA and Rheumatology Treatment
Background/Purpose: We previously showed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients report diversity in disease activity (DA) patterns that may be associated with treatment response. Patients who describe…Abstract Number: 1124 • ACR Convergence 2020
Improving Documentation Rates of Non-Pharmacologic Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is the leading cause of disability in older adults. Specifically, knee osteoarthritis (OA) accounts for a large burden of MSK disability…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: 1724 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Feasible and Efficient Approach to Implementing Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Measure in a Busy Rheumatology Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project
Background/Purpose: The treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has witnessed a substantial change over last the 20 years, with disease remission becoming an achievable goal. Treat-to-target…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: 1135 • ACR Convergence 2020
Barriers to Influenza Vaccination in Patients at a Tertiary Care Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatologic conditions are at high risk of hospitalization, ICU admission, and death related to influenza infection due to their underlying diseases and…Abstract Number: 1598 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy of Universal Depression Screening in a Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Depression has long been viewed as a comorbid condition in rheumatic diseases. Population studies have confirmed an increased incidence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,…Abstract Number: 1739 • ACR Convergence 2020
Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Considered to Have a Favourable Risk Profile and Treated According to a Step-up Strategy Have an Increased Risk of Chronic Analgesic Consumption
Background/Purpose: Pain remains the highest priority for improvement to patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Analgesic prescription in RA was historically a stand-alone approach and afterwards…Abstract Number: 0320 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessment of Implementation of Treat to Target Concept Using Validated Composite Scores in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: To assess the implementation of the “Treat-to-Target” (T2T) concept using validated composite disease activity scores in daily management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA).Methods: A retrospective…
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