Highlights from the American College of Rheumatology 2022 Meeting

We continue to present research at conferences around the world, including the American College of Rheumatology Convergence held in November 2022. We presented findings on a range of topics like remission, mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, employment, and following treatment plans (referred to as adherence in health research).

The list of presentations is noted below. You can read the abstract – or summary of the research – by clicking on each link.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (IN-PERSON LIVESTREAMED ON-DEMAND)

(#0532) Women with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Less Likely to Achieve Rapid and Sustainable Remission: Results from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort Study

Presenting author: Orit Schieir, PhD

IGNITE TALKS (IN-PERSON LIVESTREAMED ON-DEMAND)

(#1785) PROs and Sociodemographic Factors in Year Prior to COVID Predict Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms in Adults with RA in First 2 Years of Pandemic: Data from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort

Presenting author: Susan Bartlett, PhD

(#1358) Adherence to Early DMARD Strategies in Newly Diagnosed RA Patients Seen in Routine Care: Results from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort Study
Presenting author: Dr. Janet Pope

POSTER PRESENTATIONS (VIRTUAL)

(#1778) More Than Half of RA Patients with a Lifetime History of Mood Disorders or Anxious and Depressed During COVID-19 Pandemic

Presenting author: Susan Bartlett, PhD

(#1967): Sex Differences in Employment Outcomes in Patients with Recent Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis