Abstracts tagged "Surveys"

Abstract Number: 0285 • ACR Convergence 2023
Patient Reported Physical Function, Mental Health, and Treatment Patterns in Dermatomyositis
Lisa Christopher-Stine¹, Julie Paik¹, Brendan M. Johnson², Taryn Smith², Jolie Feldman² and Paul N. Mudd Jr.², ¹Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, ²Priovant Therapeutics, Durham, NC
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare, debilitating, idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by painful, itchy skin rash and proximal muscle weakness that can significantly impact daily…
Abstract Number: 1686 • ACR Convergence 2023
Adolescent and Young Adult Rheumatology Patient Reports of Reproductive Health Screening and Counseling in the Clinical Setting
Brittany Huynh¹, Mary Ott¹ and Stacey Tarvin², ¹Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, ²Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
Background/Purpose: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with rheumatic disease are at high risk of poor reproductive health outcomes due to disease-related risks and teratogen use.…
Abstract Number: 0328 • ACR Convergence 2023
From Patient Needs to Platform Design: Using Patient Preference to Guide the Development of a Post-Viral Fibromyalgia Management App
Marc Blanchard¹, Pedro Ming Azevedo², Tiffany Prétat², Cinja Koller² and Thomas Hügle³, ¹Dept. of Rheumatology, University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV) and University Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland, ²Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland, ³Dept. of Rheumatology, University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Background/Purpose: Post-viral fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can develop in individuals following a viral infection, such as COVID-19. Recent studies have shown that approximately…
Abstract Number: 1904 • ACR Convergence 2023
Treat-to-Target in RA Clinical Practice: Global Evidence of Practice Gaps and Educational Needs
Douglas White¹, Maya Buch², Suzanne Murray³, Diane Caballero⁴, Orsolya Nagy⁵ and Tsutomu Takeuchi⁶, ¹Waikato Clinical School, University of Auckland, Hamilton, New Zealand, ²University of Manchester and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom, ³AXDEV Group Inc, Brossard, QC, Canada, ⁴AbbVie, Inc., Chicago, IL, ⁵AbbVie, Inc., Budapest, Hungary, ⁶Keio University School of Medicine and Saitama Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
Background/Purpose: Treat-to-target (T2T) is a widely established and accepted approach in RA management, but its real-world implementation is suboptimal1. Further primary research is required to…
Abstract Number: 0331 • ACR Convergence 2023
Assessment of Patient Adherence to “Sick Day Rules”: A Cross-sectional Study of Rheumatology Outpatients Prescribed Immunosuppressive Medications
Mervè Aksoy¹, Pamela Gonzalez Manrique², Heinrich-Karl Greenblatt¹ and Katarzyna Gilek-Seibert¹, ¹Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI, ²Roger Williams Medical Center, North Providence, RI
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology outpatients receiving immunosuppressive medications (IS) inevitably develop acute infections. Expert guidance, in accordance with usual clinical practice, recommends counseling patients on “sick day…
Abstract Number: 2027 • ACR Convergence 2023
Developing and Implementing a Pilot Educational Intervention to Improve Readiness for Self-Management Among Patients with Rheumatic Diseases in Uganda
Trina Pal¹, Auther Jjunju², joshua bilsborrow³, Lillian Tugume⁴, Rachel Galvao³, Evelyn Hsieh⁵ and Mark Kaddumukasa⁴, ¹Section of Rheumatology, Yale School of Medicine, West Hartford, CT, ²The Arthritis Association of Uganda, Kampala, Uganda, ³Section of Rheumatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, ⁴Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, ⁵Yale University, Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology; Yale School of Public Health; Section of Rheumatology, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Westport, CT
Background/Purpose: Self-management is an effective strategy for improving health outcomes among patients with chronic conditions such as rheumatic diseases. Patient education about self-management among patients…
Abstract Number: 0367 • ACR Convergence 2023
Adolescents and Young Adults Taking Methotrexate: Knowledge and Behaviours
Matthew Sholdice¹, Heather Bollegala¹, Lauren Heessels¹, Meghan Pancucci¹, KAREN BEATTIE¹ and Michelle Batthish², ¹McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada, ²McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: MTX, a first line DMARD, commonly used to treat adolescents and young adults (AYA) with rheumatic diseases (RD), can be hepatotoxic and teratogenic. AYA…
Abstract Number: 2046 • ACR Convergence 2023
Implementation of an Automated Transition Readiness Assessment in a Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
Elizabeth Murray¹, Melissa Argraves¹, Alysha Taxter², Kelly Wise³, Paul Jensen⁴, Alana Goldstein-Leever¹, Bethanne Thomas¹, Alexa Scott¹, Jonnie Lee Hughes¹, James Gallup¹, Diana Sumano Vicente¹, Stacy Ardoin¹ and Vidya Sivaraman¹, ¹Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, ²Nationwide Children's, Columbus, OH, ³Nationwide Children's Hospital, Hilliard, OH, ⁴Intermountain Southwest Rheumatology Associates, St. George, UT
Background/Purpose: Many pediatric patients are inadequately prepared for the transition from pediatric to adult subspecialty healthcare, and patients who fail to transition successfully are more…
Abstract Number: 0471 • ACR Convergence 2023
Knowledge and Misconceptions About Contraception Among Individuals with Inflammatory Arthritis and Lupus-like Diseases
Caroline Siegel¹, Medha Barbhaiya², Lucy Masto¹, Amaya Smole¹, Bessie Stamm¹, Jonah Levine¹, Sarah Lieber², Lisa Mandl², Michael Lockshin² and Lisa Sammaritano², ¹Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Rheumatologists do not consistently provide contraceptive counseling for patients with systemic rheumatic disease (SRD). As contraception considerations may differ based on SRD, we compared…
Abstract Number: 2064 • ACR Convergence 2023
Perceptions of Rheumatology Fellows on Mentorship Quality After Implementation of a Formalized Mentorship Program
Sarah Capponi¹ and Rachel Hilburg², ¹Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, New Hope, PA, ²Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Background/Purpose: Despite the importance of mentorship, there are few formalized mentorship organizations in fellowship training programs. Rheumatology is a field with increasing popularity[1], and mentorship…
Abstract Number: 0472 • ACR Convergence 2023
Contraception Choices in Individuals with Inflammatory Arthritis and Lupus-like Disease Differ Based on Diagnosis and Teratogen Use
Caroline Siegel¹, Medha Barbhaiya², Lucy Masto¹, Amaya Smole¹, Bessie Stamm¹, Jonah Levine¹, Sarah Lieber², Lisa Mandl², Michael Lockshin² and Lisa Sammaritano², ¹Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Individuals with systemic rheumatic disease (SRD) underutilize effective contraception even when prescribed teratogenic medications. As disease-related factors may impact contraception choice, we evaluated the…
Abstract Number: 2065 • ACR Convergence 2023
Exploring the Power of Ultrasound in Rheumatology: Insights from Young Rheumatologists in Mexico
Mario R. Garcia-Pompermayer¹, Sarah G. Ayton², Karina Silva Luna³ and Mario Alberto Garza Elizondo³, ¹Hospital San Jose, TecSalud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, ²Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, ³Hospital Zambrano-Hellion, TecSalud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is a valuable tool in Rheumatology as it is non-invasive, cost-effective, and useful in regular clinical practice. However, its adoption has…
Abstract Number: 0490 • ACR Convergence 2023
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Psoriatic Arthritis Patient Responses Regarding Disease Burden, Treatment, and Communication with Care Team
Iris Navarro-Millán¹, Gail Kerr², Jeffrey Carter³, Laura Simone⁴ and Marykate Nelson⁵, ¹Weill Cornell Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Washington DC VAMC/Georgetown and Howard Universities, Washington, DC, ³PRIME Education, Boynton Beach, FL, ⁴PRIME, Omaha, NE, ⁵PRIME Education, Drexel Hill, PA
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: 2069 • ACR Convergence 2023
Navigating the Residency-to-Fellowship Transition in Rheumatology
Lilian Otalora Rojas¹ and Gurjit S Kaeley², ¹University of Florida, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, ²University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Background/Purpose: Transitioning from residency to fellowship is a significant milestone in a medical professional's career. Physicians acquire foundational knowledge and skills during residency, while fellowship…
Abstract Number: 0705 • ACR Convergence 2023
Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Vasculitis: Results of the Vasculitis Patient-Powered Research Network Sleep Study (SleepVasc)
Misa Tanaka¹, Saverio Stranges¹, Kathy Speechley¹, Osvaldo Espin Garcia¹, Molly Mason², Renee Borchin³, Cristina Burroughs³, Christine Yeung⁴, Indira Gurubhagavatula⁴, Christian Pagnoux⁵, Peter Merkel⁴ and Lillian Barra¹, ¹Western University, London, ON, Canada, ²Vasculitis Patient Powered Research Network, Philadelphia, PA, ³University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, ⁴University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, ⁵Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Sleep deprivation and sleep disorders can impair health-related quality of life and increase the risk of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, and mental…

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