New Opportunities for Optimizing the Health of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
On-Demand Webcast
Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC
Presenters
Daina Kalnins, MSc, RD
Manager, Clinical Dietetics
Academic and Clinical Specialist Dietitian
Division of Respiratory Medicine
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Canada
Melinda Solomon, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Program Director, Division of Pediatrics Respiratory Medicine
University of Toronto
Staff Physician, Division of Respiratory Medicine
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Canada
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the role of a multidisciplinary team in managing nutrition therapy and lifestyle counseling for optimized health in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with pancreatic insufficiency (PI)
- Identify and employ appropriate clinical dosing of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
- Implement evidence-based techniques for reducing and managing PI and its associated complications
Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and registered dietitians involved in the care of patients with CF.
Activity Overview
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must participate in the full 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 this enduring material.
Release Date: May 27, 2010
Expiration Date: May 27, 2011
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
This educational activity is a knowledge-based activity.
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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 to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim 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 contact hour.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1 contact hour.
CPE for Dietitians
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) AccrediNorth 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 unit for the completion of this program. Synthesis Level 3. CDR Accredited Provider # HM001.
Independent Clinical Reviewer: Jerry A. Nick, MD, Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Colorado Cystic Fibrosis Center, Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
Nurse Reviewer: Marianne Ferrin, ACNP-BC, Coordinator, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Marianne Ferrin, ACNP-BC, Daina Kalnins, MSc, RD, Jerry A. Nick, MD, Melinda Solomon, MD; 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. Kalnins: Consultant—Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Laboratories
Dr. Solomon: Grant/research support —Astellas Pharmaceuticals, Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics, Inc, Gilead Sciences, Inspire Pharmaceuticals
Ms. Ferrin and Dr. Nick 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, ViroPharma, Inc, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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The faculty has disclosed that no off-label/unapproved use(s) of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.
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Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from Abbott PPD.
