Vicky Ruffing, RN, shares some useful information on risks and benefits of using biologic medications.
Arthritis Center
Exercise Center Overview
Dr. Manno informs us on the background of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Exercise Center, as research was focused on muscle building exercises and their effects on systemic inflammatory rheumatic disease patients.
In-depth Look at Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Rheumatology
Arthritis Center Director, Dr. Bingham, talks about the the importance of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research and how it has made way for deeper conversations between physicians and patients about medical care.
Introducing Patient Centered Outcomes Research in Johns Hopkins Rheumatology
Dr. Bingham speaks about a new philosophy called Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, which aims to bring the patient experience into the conversation and tries to figure out the best methods in research and outcomes that will better patients as a whole.
Understanding the Unique Needs of Patient Centered Outcomes Research
Dr. Bingham explains how Patient-Centered Outcomes Research calls for scientists and doctors to look at rheumatic diseases in a new way. New research approaches such as questionnaires, interviews and focus groups have made way for tackling the concerns that are most important to our patients.
Meet Nurse Ruffing
Vicky Ruffing, a Nurse at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, is in charge of professional and patient education. She enjoys the relationships she builds with her patients and the impact her role has on their lives.
