Abstracts tagged "quality of care"

Abstract Number: 1996 • ACR Convergence 2023
Variation in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Reporting: A National Survey of Veterans Health Administration Clinics
Karla Miller¹, Melissa Steffen², Kimberly McCoy², Michelle Mengeling², Heather Davila², Shylo Wardyn² and Samantha Solimeo², ¹University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, ²Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA HCS, Iowa City, IA
Background/Purpose: Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is an important tool to identify Veterans with osteoporosis, assess fracture risk, and monitor treatment response. Variability in DXA acquisition,…
Abstract Number: 0163 • ACR Convergence 2023
Uncovering Discrepancies: Analysis of Glucocorticoid Exposure Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Electronic Health Record Data versus Medicare Claims
Jing Li¹, Julia Kay¹, Sharon Abada¹, Andriko Palmowski², Rachael Stovall¹, Jinoos Yazdany³ and Gabriela Schmajuk⁴, ¹University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, ²Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany, ³University of California, General Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, San Francisco, CA, ⁴UCSF / SFVA, San Francisco, CA
Background/Purpose: Understanding glucocorticoid (GC) exposure is critical for observational analyses in rheumatology. However, obtaining an accurate measure of GC exposure, including dosage and duration, has…
Abstract Number: 1000 • ACR Convergence 2023
Incorporation of Social Drivers of Health Screening into a Structured Healthcare Transition Program for Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Rheumatic Disease
Morayah Ciprien¹, Sarah Barrientos², Cori Christenholz², Elinore Benett² and Rosemary Peterson¹, ¹Dell Medical School at UT Austin, Austin, TX, ²Dell Children's Medical Center, Division of Rheumatology, Austin, TX
Background/Purpose: Social drivers of health (SDoH) such as access to housing and food, may significantly influence safe and timely transition to adult healthcare, yet routine…
Abstract Number: 1133 • ACR Convergence 2023
Exploring the Clinical Characteristics and Correlation with Corticosteroid Dependence in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Patients: Insights from an Academic Center
William Rigby¹, Todd Mackenzie², Emily Campbell¹, Joshua Skydel³, Bryan Savage¹, Monica Dimambro² and Vivekanand Tiwari¹, ¹Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, ²Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, ³Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Background/Purpose: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) treatment is primarily based on long-term corticosteroids, which results in significant toxicities. Studies1,2 have shown that patients with PMR are exposed…
Abstract Number: 2004 • ACR Convergence 2023
Bone Health Following Bariatric Surgery: A Single Center Quality Improvement Study
Andrew Benck, Haley Zimmerman, Amy Trang, Najia Shakoor and Sonali Khandelwal, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis related fractures cause significant morbidity and mortality. Bariatric weight loss surgery is an independent risk factor for osteoporosis. Post-surgery dual energy X-Ray absorptiometry…
Abstract Number: 0187 • ACR Convergence 2023
Advancing Health Equity with Lupus Stakeholders to Close Care Gaps and Disparities
Shalvi Parikh¹, Monica Messina¹, Shivani Garg¹, Sancia Ferguson², Edmond Ramly³, Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi⁴, Katrina Phelps⁵ and Christie M. Bartels⁶, ¹Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, ²University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, ³Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, ⁴University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, ⁵School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, ⁶University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) care and outcomes are associated with significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in the US, particularly among young Black and Hispanic/Latina…
Abstract Number: 1006 • ACR Convergence 2023
Use of Implementation Strategies to Promote Adherence of Knee Osteoarthritis Guidelines and Improve Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Michelle Ramirez¹, Rebecca Fillipo¹, Connor Drake¹, Lesley Skalla², Kelli Allen³, Amanda Nelson⁴ and Maggie Horn¹, ¹Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, ²Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, Durham, NC, ³University of North Carolina, Durham, NC, ⁴University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Background/Purpose: Despite the development of care models and practice guidelines the translation of knee osteoarthritis guidelines to practice remains suboptimal. Theoretically informed implementation strategies may…
Abstract Number: 1170 • ACR Convergence 2023
Damage Accrual in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Data from a Monocentric Cohort and Impact on Patients’ Quality of Life
Chiara Cardelli¹, Simone Barsotti², Elenia Laurino¹, Michele Diomedi¹, Federico Fattorini¹, Alessandra Tripoli¹, Linda Carli¹ and Marta Mosca¹, ¹Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, ²Internal Medicine, Ospedale di Livorno, Pisa, Italy
Background/Purpose: Although the prognosis of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIMs) has noticeably improved over time, their chronicity may still expose a considerable number of patients to…
Abstract Number: 2009 • ACR Convergence 2023
Screening and Treatment of Low Bone Mineral Density in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Patients
Perry Fuchs, Christina Ferraro, Chao Zhang, Chad Deal, Betty Hamilton and Sarah Keller, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Background/Purpose: Bone mineral density (BMD) loss and fracture are important causes of increased morbidity following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HCT).Recent societal recommendations support screeningDual…
Abstract Number: 0191 • ACR Convergence 2023
Reproductive Health Discussions Between Rheumatology Providers and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Survey of English and Spanish-Speaking Patients
Meredith Xepoleas¹, Martha Delgado², Jack Rodman³, Julia Simard⁴, Sandy Lee⁵ and Leanna Wise⁶, ¹Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, ²LAC+USC/Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, ³University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, ⁴Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, ⁵University of Southern California, Walnut, CA, ⁶LAC+USC/Keck Medicine of USC, Pasadena, CA
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) primarily affects women of childbearing age, with a higher burden in non-Caucasian populations. Due to the increased risk of adverse…
Abstract Number: 1018 • ACR Convergence 2023
Recognizing Rural Healthcare Disparities in Pain Assessment for Autoimmune Rheumatologic Diseases
Lydia Yang¹, Bharat Kumar² and Melissa Swee¹, ¹University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, ²University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Background/Purpose: Pain is a common complaint seen in many autoimmune rheumatologic conditions, along with decreased function and decreased sense of well-being. Pain is a highly…
Abstract Number: 1391 • ACR Convergence 2023
Rates of Remission in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis Treated in Tertiary Care
Franziska Neinert¹, Imke Redeker², Styliani Tsiami¹, David Kiefer¹, Barbara Guminski¹, Xenofon Baraliakos³, Juergen Braun¹ and Uta Kiltz⁴, ¹Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne, Germany, ²Ruhr Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany, ³Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany, ⁴Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne, Germany
Background/Purpose: Achieving remission is the treatment target for patients (pts.) with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).Remission rates over longer periods in a real-life setting have not been…
Abstract Number: 2029 • ACR Convergence 2023
Health-Related Quality of Life in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: How to Act for Improving the Disease Burden of Patients?
Chiara Cardelli¹, Simone Barsotti², Elenia Laurino¹, Michele Diomedi¹, Federico Fattorini¹, Dina Zucchi³, Alessandra Tripoli¹, Linda Carli¹ and Marta Mosca¹, ¹Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, ²Internal Medicine, Ospedale di Livorno, Pisa, Italy, ³Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy; Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Pisa, Italy
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM) are rare, multisystemic and complex diseases that strongly impact the Quality of Life (QoL) of those affected. Patient Reported Outcomes…
Abstract Number: 0198 • ACR Convergence 2023
Improving Vaccination Uptake of Herpes Zoster in Young Rheumatic Disease Patients Ages 18-49 Using Specialty Pharmacy Partnership
Stephen Lindsey¹, Brittany Hill², Sheela Sheth³ and Arya Loghmani², ¹LSU Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA, ²Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA, ³Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Background/Purpose: Herpes zoster (HZ), also known as shingles, causes an estimated one million cases annually in the United States. Many studies have shown that the…
Abstract Number: 1082 • ACR Convergence 2023
Reducing No-shows and Late Cancellations at an Academic Medical Center Subspecialty Clinic
Nicola Jackson¹, Meg James², Kim Nguyen³, Priyanka Vashisht² and Avis Ware⁴, ¹University of Cincinnati, Rheumatology, Blue Ash, OH, ²University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, ³University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Loveland, OH, ⁴University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Loveland, OH
Background/Purpose: Patient no-shows and late cancellations, defined as less than 24 hours from the visit, reduce operational efficiency, revenue generation, and lead to negative clinical…

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