Applying Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Quality of Life and Outcomes in CF Patients with Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency

Applying Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Quality of Life and Outcomes in CF Patients with Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency

On-demand Webcast

Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC

 
Cystic Fibrosis Learning Center, A NACCME Initiative

Presenter
Robert L. Zanni, MD, FAAP, CPI
Section Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Monmouth Medical Center
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Drexel University College of Medicine
Long Branch, New Jersey

Moderator
Marianne Ferrin, MSN, ACNP-BC
Coordinator, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Intended Learners

This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and dietitians involved in the care of patients with CF.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Interpret and apply available data on appropriate clinical dosing of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
• Outline updated recommendations for PERT administered via enteral feeding tubes
• Employ evidence-based pancreatic exocrine insufficiency management strategies to improve patient health and quality of life

Activity Overview

This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio. 
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must complete the educational activity, complete the 10-question online post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.

There is no fee associated with this activity.

Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for these enduring materials.

Release Date: March 31, 2011
Expiration Date: March 31, 2012
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

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CME Accreditation

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

NACCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CNE Accreditation

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 1.0 contact hour. 

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1.0 contact hour.

CPE for Dietitians

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).  Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program. Level 3. CDR Accredited Provider # HM001.

Independent Clinical Reviewer: Craig Lapin, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut, Director, Central Connecticut Cystic Fibrosis Center, Hartford, Connecticut

Nurse Reviewer: Marianne Ferrin, MSN, ACNP-BC, Coordinator, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Planning Committee

The planning committee comprises Marianne Ferrin, MSN, ACNP-BC, Craig Lapin, MD, Robert L. Zanni, MD, FAAP, CPI; Mary Johnson, Nick Lombardi, Randy Robbin, John Savage, and Jessica Steuerman, NACCME.

Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.

The faculty has reported the following:

Ms. Ferrin, Dr. Lapin, and Dr. Zanni disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Ms. Johnson, Mr. Robbin, Mr. Savage, and Ms. Steuerman have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Mr. Lombardi: Stock shareholder—Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc, ViroPharma, Inc, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.

The faculty has disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.

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Grant Support

Supported by an independent educational grant from Abbott