Award
Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs HX-21-001
Implementation of shared decision making in rheumatoid arthritis: A stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial
Recipient
Jennifer L. Barton
Awarded
November 20, 2025
Identifier
HX-21-001
A VA-funded stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial led by Jennifer L. Barton to assess shared decision making in rheumatoid arthritis among Veterans, focusing on disease activity, medication adherence, and patient knowledge.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component shared decision making intervention on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity, medication adherence, and patient knowledge among Veterans. It involves a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized controlled trial across three sites, with outcomes including RA disease activity, adherence, and knowledge measures. The project is led by Jennifer L. Barton at the Portland VA Medical Center, funded by VA, with a project duration from April 1, 2022, to September 30, 2026.