B O O K - American College of Rheumatology

ARHP Concurrent Sessions
4:30 - 6:00 PM
B309
A Foot Orthotic Is Not Just a Foot Orthotic c/r
Moderator: Marian T. Hannan, DSc, MPH; Hebrew Senior Life,
Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA
Speaker: Dennis J. Janisse, C Ped; Medical College of Wisconsin;
Milwaukee, WI
Session Overview:
Pedorthics is an integral component for treatment/management
of rheumatology patients. This session will provide education
about how to lower friction and provide cushioning and support
for the foot and new materials that are being used for foot
orthoses, including ones that are antifungal and antibacterial,
will be discussed.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• describe pedorthic care and modalities including footwear,
shoe modifications, hosiery, and foot orthoses
• identify new options in foot orthoses for arthritis patients and
other related complications that occur
• discuss ways to provide good care at a lower cost with
innovative premade orthoses
B311
Labs and Treatment Options: What Do They Mean
and How Do You Use? cP
Moderator: Seetha U. Monrad, MD; University of Michigan
Medical Center; Ann Arbor, MI
Speakers: Robert W. Lightfoot, MD; University of Kentucky
College of Medicine; Lexington, KY
Mark H. Wener, MD; University of Washington; Seattle, WA
Session Overview:
Laboratory testing is an important evaluation tool used in
rheumatology practices. Laboratory tests are frequently used
to screen for, diagnose, and measure disease activity in those
patients with suspected or diagnosed rheumatic disease. A
patient’s history and physical exam along with the sensitivity,
specificity, and the positive and negative predictive value of the
specified test guides the interpretation of laboratory tests. It is
important that members of the rheumatology health care team
understand the principles, the interpretation, and the strengths
and weaknesses of the laboratory tests used.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• describe the laboratory tests used to screen for suspected
rheumatic disease
• explain how laboratory tests can assist to diagnose suspected
rheumatic disease
• define how laboratory tests are used to measure disease
activity in those with diagnosed rheumatic disease
B310
Ready, Aim, Get Funded! R
Participants will be limited to 20 and are asked to bring a onepage
draft of specific aims for an actual grant proposal with
them for review.
Moderator: Laura D. Bilek, PhD, PT; University Nebraska Med
Center; Omaha, NE
Speakers: Jennifer M. Hootman, PhD; Centers for Disease
Control; Kennesaw, GA
Susan L. Murphy, ScD, OTR; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor,
MI
Session Overview:
Successful grant applications start with specific aims that are
clear, feasible and answer the proposed research question.
Specific aims are one of the most important pieces of the grant
application but often the most difficult to write. This session
will be a hands-on approach to writing specific aims including
examples of good and bad specific aims as well as small group
peer and expert feedback for each participant.
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• list characteristics of strong specific aims as part of the grant
application
• identify the components of good and bad specific aims
• apply feedback from experienced grant writers and reviewers
B308
Work Assessments: A ‘How-To’ That Could Save Your
Patient’s Life/Job c/r PS PM
Moderator: Kristina A. Theis, MPH; Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention; Atlanta, GA
4:00 PM
Work Experience Survey: Rheumatic Conditions
Julie J. Keysor, PhD, PT; Boston University Sargent College;
Boston, MA
4:30 PM
The Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Arthritis
Catherine L. Backman, PhD, OT(C); University of British
Columbia; Vancouver, BC, Canada
5:00 PM
Demonstration on Computer Ergonomics Assessment
Nancy A. Baker, ScD OTR/L; University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh,
PA
5:30 PM
Questions and Answers
Session Overview:
People with rheumatic conditions are often at-risk for work
disability, especially in jobs involving repetitive hand-intensive
or manual work and this makes them a prime target for
interventions designed to mediate against job loss. While health
professionals may be willing to help patients with their work
challenges, they may not have had the training to do this.
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