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When Switching Patients to Biosimilars, Communication & Expert Nurses Reduce the Nocebo Effect

March 22, 2021 • By Lara C. Pullen, PhD

In a recent study, researchers designed an intervention centered on communication and led by nurses to address discontinuation rates among patients who had switched to a biosimilar. The nurses’ insight and experience reduced the nocebo effect during the intervention, which had an 84% retention rate for patients taking a biosimilar after one year.... [Read More]

Filed Under: Biologics & Biosimilars, Drug Updates Tagged With: Biologics & Biosimilars, infliximab, infliximab-abda, non-medical switching, Renflexis (infliximab-abda)

Incorporating Rheumatology Nurses into Training

July 15, 2020 • By Kurt Ullman

At the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Baltimore, registered nurses (RNs) are an integral aspect of the rheumatology fellowship program. This gives the fellows information and insight into areas of practice they might not otherwise receive. “This [practice] is a result of our very strong belief that an integrated and interdisciplinary approach,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Education & Training, Practice Management Tagged With: fellowship, registered nurse

Registered Nurses Provide Valuable Support to Rheumatology

October 15, 2018 • By Karen Appold

In a rheumatology practice, registered nurses take on multiple roles, from administrative tasks to engaging in patient support and assessment. They can aid rheumatologists and help provide the best care to patients…... [Read More]

Filed Under: Practice Management, Workforce Tagged With: patient care, Practice Management, registered nurse

DMARDs & Biologics Info for Rheumatology Nurses

March 17, 2018 • By Larry Beresford

SAN DIEGO—In a presentation on what rheumatology nurses should know in their daily practice about disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Nov. 3–8, Jessica Farrell, PharmD, highlighted the importance of educating and counseling patients about the range of treatments and applications for rheumatologic conditions. Dr. Farrell, a clinical pharmacist at the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Biologics & Biosimilars, DMARDs & Immunosuppressives, Meeting Reports Tagged With: ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Biologics, DMARDs

Even Doctors & Nurses Don’t Always Have Healthy Lifestyles

October 22, 2015 • By Lisa Rapaport

NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Even doctors and nurses don’t always follow the healthy lifestyle choices they recommend for patients to reduce the risk of medical problems, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, a U.S. study suggests. Although rates of these conditions appeared lower among healthcare workers than other people, the diseases were still common. They… [Read More]

Filed Under: Practice Management, Professional Topics Tagged With: chronic condition, health professionals, lifestyle, Obesity, physical activity, physician, quality of life

Nurses May Be Key to Long-Term Clinical Trial Success

July 6, 2015 • By Lara C. Pullen, PhD

After completing a 10-year clinical trial examining treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritis, Dutch researchers used a questionnaire to determine the study conditions and individual motivators that kept 60% of patients participating long term…... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Rheumatoid Arthritis Tagged With: Arthritis Care & Research, BeSt trial, clinical trial, patient care, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Nurses’ Health Study Continues to Offer Valuable Patient Data

January 1, 2015 • By Susan Bernstein

Nurses’ cohort of 38 years provides wealth of patient information, research for rheumatologists... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Research Reviews, Rheumatoid Arthritis, SLE (Lupus) Tagged With: Bernstein, Disease, Lupus, Nurses' Health Study, patient data, Research, Rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatology

Registered Nurses Can Help Guide Rheumatology Patients Through Clinical Trials

March 1, 2014 • By Tara L. Barker, RN, BSN, MSN

How RN research coordinators can prevent deviations, interruptions in rheumatology clinical trials and enhance patient care... [Read More]

Filed Under: From the College, Practice Management, Workforce Tagged With: clinical trials, imaging, patient care, Practice Management, registered nurse, Research, research coordinator, rheumatologist, rheumatology

Rheumatology Association of Iowa Supports Members & Advocates for Patients

January 20, 2023 • By Linda Childers

One of the newer state rheumatology organizations, the Rheumatology Association of Iowa, brings together rheumatology professionals, offering connections to fill rural care needs and advocate for policies that support patient care. The organization’s 9th annual meeting will be Feb. 24–25.... [Read More]

Filed Under: Legislation & Advocacy, Professional Topics Tagged With: Advocacy, Rheumatology Association of Iowa, state society

A World of Difference: Updates from the Global Rheumatology Summit

January 20, 2023 • By Jason Liebowitz, MD

The second annual Global Rheumatology Summit focused on climate change, conflict and migration, as well as other global issues in rheumatology.... [Read More]

Filed Under: ACR Convergence, Conditions, Meeting Reports Tagged With: ACR Convergence 2022, climate change, Global Rheumatology Summit, idiopathic inflammatory myositis, Mentorship, migration, patient access, Workforce

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