Arthritis care & research
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Arthritis care & research · Apr 2013
Publication outcomes of abstracts presented at an American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals annual scientific meeting.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Annual Scientific Meeting is an important forum for early dissemination of novel ideas. However, unlike published studies in peer-reviewed journals, reviewers select abstracts based solely on a general summary of the research. Analyses of the scientific impact and the publication record of the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting have not been previously described. This study characterizes publication trends and outcomes associated with abstracts presented at the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting. ⋯ These results reflect high research productivity with a publication ratio of approximately 60% for abstracts presented at the 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Arthritis care & research · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialChoosing wisely: the American College of Rheumatology's Top 5 list of things physicians and patients should question.
We sought to develop a list of 5 tests, treatments, or services commonly used in rheumatology practice whose necessity or value should be questioned and discussed by physicians and patients. ⋯ The ACR Top 5 list is intended to promote discussions between physicians and patients about health care practices in rheumatology whose use should be questioned and to assist rheumatologists in providing high-value care.
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Arthritis care & research · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of a multidisciplinary fibromyalgia treatment adapted for women with low educational levels: a randomized controlled trial.
Multidisciplinary treatments of fibromyalgia (FM) have demonstrated efficacy. Nevertheless, they have been criticized for not maintaining their benefits and for not being studied for specific populations. Our objectives were to determine the efficacy of a multidisciplinary treatment for FM adapted for patients with low educational levels and to determine the maintenance of its therapeutic benefits during a long-term followup period. ⋯ Multidisciplinary treatment adapted for individuals with low educational levels is effective in reducing key symptoms of FM. Some improvements were maintained 1 year after completing the multidisciplinary treatment.
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Arthritis care & research · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialRelationship between perceived cognitive dysfunction and objective neuropsychological performance in persons with rheumatoid arthritis.
Research shows a gap between perceived cognitive dysfunction and objective neuropsychological performance in persons with chronic diseases. We explored this relationship in persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ⋯ The findings emphasize the gap between subjective and objective measures of cognitive impairment and the importance of considering psychological factors within the context of cognitive symptoms in clinical settings.
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Arthritis care & research · Mar 2013
Patient race and surgical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: an analysis of a large regional database.
To examine racial differences in surgical complications, mortality, and revision rates after total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ In this sample of patients who underwent knee arthroplasty, we found no significant racial differences in major complication rates or mortality. However, African American patients, younger patients, and male patients all had significantly higher rates of revision based on 5 years of followup.