Coordinating Care Between Dermatologists and Rheumatologists to Improve Outcomes in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
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Premiere Date: Friday, May 1, 2015This activity offers CE credit for:
- Physicians (CME)
- Nurses (CNE)
- Pharmacists (ACPE)
- Other
All other clinicians will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Credit Expiration Date:
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Note: Credit Is No Longer Available
 | April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH (Moderator) Associate Dean, Clinical Research Professor of Dermatology Director, Clinical Research Support, Southern California CTSI Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA |
 | David G. Borenstein, MD, MACP, MACR Clinical Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology The George Washington University Medical Center Washington, DC |
 | Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE Professor of Dermatology and Epidemiology Vice Chair of Clinical Research Medical Director, Dermatology Clinical Studies Unit Director, Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) occurs in approximately 30% of patients with psoriasis.1 The skin manifestation of psoriasis precedes joint disease in 85% of patients by an average of 12 years.2 Because of the significant incidence of PsA in patients with psoriasis, and because there is a long delay in the onset of symptoms, it is essential that dermatologists screen for and recognize the early symptoms of PsA.
Communication and care coordination is one of the quality domains of the National Quality Strategy. In alignment with the priorities of the National Quality Strategy, this CME Outfitters Live and On Demand features a panel of key specialists—dermatologists and a rheumatologist—involved in the coordination of care for patients with PsA. These experts in psoriasis and PsA will engage the audience in a live discussion that will help practicing clinicians recognize the early signs of PsA and implement screening techniques, discuss recommendations for the treatment of moderate-to-severe PsA, and advise on when and how to collaborate with rheumatologists in the management of moderate-to-severe PsA. The audience will have the opportunity to be active participants in the discussion live polling and a live, 30-minute Q&A session via phone, email, fax, or Twitter, all with the goal of improving outcomes in patients with PsA.
- Cleveland Clinic Monograph. Exploring Care for Psoriatic Arthritis: Bridging Dermatology and Rheumatology. The Cleveland Clinic Website. http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/online/monograph/psoriatic- arthritis/Psoriatic-Monograph.pdf. Published October 28, 2009. Accessed March 17, 2015.
- Gottlieb A, Korman NJ, Gordon KB, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: section 2. Psoriatic arthritis: overview and guidelines of care for treatment with an emphasis on the biologics. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008;58(5):851-864. PMID: 18423261.
This educational activity centers on the CME Outfitters Make One Change statement. This statement is crafted from pertinent quality measures or clinical guidelines as a performance challenge to all participants. The Make One Change statement for this activity is:
Treat psoriatic arthritis according to treatment guidelines in more than 50% of my patients in the next three months.
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
- Implement screening guidelines to ensure 75% of my patients with psoriasis are screened for psoriatic arthritis in the next three months.
- Apply professional treatment guidelines in more than 50% of my patients with psoriatic arthritis in the next three months.
- Coordinate care and consult with rheumatologists for more than 50% of my patients with moderate or severe psoriatic arthritis in the next three months.
The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit:
- Review screening guidelines for psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis.
- Define treatment guidelines for patients with psoriatic arthritis.
- Examine ways to coordinate care with rheumatologists in patients with moderate-to-severe PsA.
Supported by educational grants from Celgene Corporation and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
Dermatologists, rheumatologists, internists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care providers that manage or counsel patients with psoriatic arthritis.
CME Credit (Physicians):
USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
USF Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE Credit (Nurses):
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15510, for 1.5 contact hours.
Note to Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists: the content of this activity pertains to pharmacology. Earn up to 1.5 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.
CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)
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0376-0000-15-010-H01-P (recorded programs)
Activity Type: knowledge-based
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Relevant financial relationships exist between the following individuals and commercial interests:
Dr. Armstrong has disclosed that she has received research and grant support from Amgen Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Merck & Co., Inc.; and Pfizer Inc. She serves as a consultant for AbbVie Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dr. Borenstein has disclosed that he serves on the advisory board of AbbVie Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Pfizer Inc.; and is a consultant to Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has received other financial or material support from the Board of Directors, Patient Access Network.
Dr. Gelfand has disclosed that he has received (or has pending) research and grant support from AbbVie Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Biologics, Inc. (formerly Centocor Biotech, Inc.); Novartis Corporation; and Pfizer Inc. He serves as a consultant for AbbVie Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Celgene Corporation; Eli Lilly and Company; Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Janssen Biologics, Inc. (formerly Centocor Biotech, Inc.); Merck & Co., Inc.; Novartis Corporation; Pfizer Inc.
Erica Perilstein, MD (peer reviewer) has nothing to disclose.
Ruth Cody, MSN, RN-BC, CBN (peer reviewer) has nothing to disclose.
Frances Daniel, MPH (planning committee) has nothing to disclose.
Sandra Haas Binford, MAEd (planning committee) has nothing to disclose.
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