Abstract Number: 2523 • ACR Convergence 2023
Region, Race, and Hospital Factors Impact Length of Stay and Hospital Charges Post-primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) affects nearly 33 million adults in the US and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment. Outcomes can vary by regional…Abstract Number: 0190 • ACR Convergence 2023
Racial Disparities in Self-reported Extent and Reasons for Nonadherence in SLE
Background/Purpose: Medication nonadherence is common in SLE and disproportionately affects Black patients. Nonadherence leads to increased hospitalizations, morbidity, and mortality and is a modifiable factor…Abstract Number: 1163 • ACR Convergence 2023
Anti-melanoma Differentiation Associated Gene 5 (Anti-MDA5) Antibody Dermatomyositis: Clinical Features and Outcome in a Racially Diverse Patient Cohort
Background/Purpose: Anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (anti-MDA5) antibody dermatomyositis typically expresses rapidly progressing interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD) and ulcerative skin lesions, with or without muscle involvement.…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
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: 1212 • ACR Convergence 2023
Racial Disparities in Comorbidities and Perception of Physical Health in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystemic immune-mediated disease with often nonspecific symptoms, associated with recurrent flares that can be life threatening. Prevalence…Abstract Number: 0240 • ACR Convergence 2023
Gout: A Gateway to Chronic Opioid Use?
Background/Purpose: Painful gout flares often lead to healthcare visits which, based on prior reports, results in the use of opioid therapy for flare management, despite…Abstract Number: 1405 • ACR Convergence 2023
Diagnostic Delay of Axial Spondyloarthritis in African American Patients
Background/Purpose: The identification of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) remains challenging. The initial presentation is not always immediately apparent as an inflammatory disease, potentially leading to years…Abstract Number: 0490 • ACR Convergence 2023
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Psoriatic Arthritis Patient Responses Regarding Disease Burden, Treatment, and Communication with Care Team
Background/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in perceptions of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) disease burden as well as various aspects of care…Abstract Number: 1473 • ACR Convergence 2023
Mortality from Diseases of the Nervous System in Patients with Lupus in the past Two Decades
Background/Purpose: SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease and affects many organ systems. Juvenile onset disease, male sex, renal involvement, and central nervous system involvement are…Abstract Number: 0652 • ACR Convergence 2023
Ethnic Variations in Systemic Sclerosis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem fibrosing autoimmune disease with a high mortality rate. Ethnicity can influence prevalence and disease characteristics in SSc. Less…Abstract Number: 1481 • ACR Convergence 2023
Racial Disparities in Lupus Nephritis: A Nationwide Analysis
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) is a significant predictor of morbidity and mortality in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Racial disparities are known to exist in SLE…Abstract Number: 0673 • ACR Convergence 2023
Reporting of Race, Ethnicity, Sex, Gender, Socioeconomic Status and Representativeness of Race and Ethnicity in ANCA-associated Vasculitis Randomized Trials
Background/Purpose: To assess how and to what extent race, ethnicity, sex, gender and socioeconomic status of participants are reported in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) randomized controlled…Abstract Number: 1562 • ACR Convergence 2023
Behcet’s Disease Coagulopathy in a Racially Diverse Patient Population
Background/Purpose: Behcet's disease (BD) is a vasculitis with both thrombotic and bleeding complications which can make management challenging. Thrombosis is due to direct vascular inflammation,…Abstract Number: 0711 • ACR Convergence 2023
IgA Vasculitis in a Diverse Adult Patient Population
Background/Purpose: Immunoglobulin-A (IgA) Vasculitis (IgAV) is a small-vessel vasculitis that is primarily diagnosed based on the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria. There is limited…Abstract Number: 1624 • ACR Convergence 2023
Racial Disparities Impact Achieving LLDAS and Glucocorticoid Use in Pediatric Lupus: A CARRA Registry Study
Background/Purpose: Social determinants of health (SDoH) contribute to disparate outcomes in both adult and pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE), including length of hospitalization, mortality, and…
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