The NDB performs outcomes research by direct interaction with rheumatology patients. Patients report on all aspects of their illness in detailed semi-annual questionnaires. A staff of 27 process the questionnaire data and validate it by telephone contact with patients and physicians, and by review of medical records. For additional information about the NDB, CLICK HERE...
The NDB is a non-profit organization whose purposes include publication of rheumatology research data in peer-reviewed forums and publications. The NDB has a strong track record of important research activities. For a list of 2003 ACR abstracts and 2002-2003 publications, CLICK HERE...
The NDB recently began nation-wide surveys of Spanish speaking rheumatology patients, and developed and utilized Spanish and Portuguese questionnaires worldwide. The NDB has developed a series of questionnaires suitable for immigrant and minority patients with limited reading skills. For Spanish translated questionnaires, CLICK HERE...
The NDB has major interests in both the treatment aspects of illness (e.g., anti-TNF therapy) but also in social medicine, work disability, and the social consequence of illness. The NDB collaborates with researchers worldwide, and makes its data available to qualified investigators without charge. For more information, CLICK HERE...
The NDB has a strong commitment to medical education and serves as the research home of the 2002 and 2003 CHORD fellowship program. For additional information about the CHORD fellowship program, CLICK HERE...