Occupational therapist Cheryl Crow, who lives with rheumatoid arthritis, shares the ins and outs of what OT is and how it can help those with rheumatic conditions.
Empowered Patients
This year’s theme for Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month focuses on self-management, aiming to provide tools and tips to empower patients, boost awareness about the importance of self-management and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.
The Truth About Remote Care
Long wait times for appointments, the rheumatologist shortage in rural areas—does telehealth solve some aspects of access to care for rheumatology patients? Three experts highlighted the data on remote care, unveiling surprising truths and misconceptions.
How to Effectively Diagnose & Treat Macrophage Activation Syndrome
“As a resident, [I] felt pretty terrible when [we had] a very sick child and the teams [couldn’t] agree on what to do,” said Lauren Henderson, MD, MMS, on an episode of ACR on Air. She discussed the importance of collaboration across specialties in the identification and treatment of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS).
A Delicate Balance: How to Avoid Overmedicalization in Rheumatology
Rheumatologist Rachelle Buchbinder, AO, MBBS (Hons), MSc, PhD, discusses reducing overdiagnosis, overtreatment, low-value care and waste in medicine.
Physicians vs. Artificial Intelligence
When patients have questions, can artificial intelligence (AI) generate accurate, comprehensive answers? Ye et al. conducted a single-center, cross-sectional survey of rheumatology patients and physicians in Edmonton, Canada, to explore that question.
Crucial to Rheumatic Care: Insights into the Importance of Trust
Gaining trust has a significant effect on disease management and patient care, according to experts at ACR Convergence 2023. Here are insights into the barriers to that trust and how healthcare providers can develop trusting relationships with their patients.
Beyond the Rheumatologist: Interprofessional Alliances Are Crucial to Rheumatic Care
How can we ensure patients are receiving care that addresses all of the ways rheumatic disease affects their life? In this ACR Convergence 2023 session, experts discuss the value of a strong interprofessional care team.
Good Care: Benefits of Pain Self-Management Is Getting More Recognition
Pain management can involve more than active pharmacologic treatment. During a session at ACR Convergence 2023, experts addressed the benefits of patient self-management for pain, how it works with clinical care and the role of technology.
The Emotional Toll of Rheumatic Disease
Expressing empathy, engaging patients in conversations about their emotional health and having an overall understanding of grief can help rheumatology health professionals better care for their patients. During a session at ACR Convergence 2023, mental health professionals and patients highlighted how grief affects patients with rheumatic disease and how providers can respond.
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