Addressing the Burden of Atopic Dermatitis in Children and Adults: Strategies for Improving Care and Outcomes in Rural and Underserved Communities
Released On
August 31, 2022
Expires On
August 31, 2023
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Allergy & Immunology, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Primary Care
Topic(s)
Allergies, Pediatrics
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This activity is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RME Collaborative.
This online program is recorded content from the live session at the Rural Health Clinical Congress Spring 2022 and co-supported by independent medical education grants from AbbVie, Inc.; Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Nurses — 1.0 Contact Hour (0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit)
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care clinicians, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses who care for patients from rural and underserved areas.
Program Overview
Atopic dermatitis—the most common form of eczema—is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory skin condition. Since symptoms are often inadequately controlled on standard treatments and can persist throughout a patient’s lifetime, management can be particularly challenging in rural and underserved communities where access to specialty care and follow-up may be limited. In this activity, expert faculty will share best practices for evaluating children and adults with atopic dermatitis and review how to provide individualized care using novel treatment options. Evidence-based strategies for improving access to care, quality of life, and team-based management of the condition will also be discussed.
This enduring activity is a recorded session from Rural Health Clinical Congress Spring 2022 that took place on May 21, 2022.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology and immunologic factors associated with atopic dermatitis
- Apply current evidence and recommendations into individualized treatment plans for adult and pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis
- Summarize the latest clinical trial data on the efficacy and safety of novel treatment options for atopic dermatitis
- Implement strategies to improve multidisciplinary care of atopic dermatitis in rural and underserved communities
Faculty
Zelma C. Chiesa Fuxench, MD, MSCE
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP
Professor of Family and Community Health
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RME Collaborative. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour. Designated for 0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RME Collaborative adhere to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to Postgraduate Institute for Medicine policy. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.
The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:
Faculty
Zelma C. Chiesa Fuxench, MD, MSCE, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: grant/research support from Eli Lilly and Company; consultant/advisory board for Incyte Corporation.
Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Planners, Managers, and Reviewer
The RME Collaborative and Postgraduate Institute for Medicine planners, managers, and reviewer have nothing to disclose.
Instructions for Participation and Credit
This activity is offered at no cost to participants. To receive CME credit, participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information, including learning objectives and disclosure statements.
- Complete the pre-test.
- View the online activity.
- Complete the post-test and evaluation form.
A post-test score of 75% or higher is required to obtain credit. Your certificate will be made available for immediate download.
Course Viewing Requirements
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Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above
Supported Phones & Tablets:
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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Media
Internet activity
Fee Information
There is no fee for this educational activity.
Contact Information
General Questions
For general information or questions about this activity, please contact RME Collaborative at 800-913-9370 or cme@cmeruralhealth.com.
Accreditation Support
For questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact Postgraduate Institute for Medicine at inquiries@pimed.com.