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Ankylosing Spondylitis: Early Recognition and Diagnosis in Primary Care
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Released: 05/31/2023 Expires: 05/31/2024 11:59 PM CT (subject to change)
- CE for this activity will not be available after this date.
Overview: Ankylosing spondyloarthritis is commonly underdiagnosed and/or misdiagnosed, leading to average diagnostic delays of 6 to 13 years. Ankylosing spondylitis, as the most severe form of axial spondyloarthritis, has been associated with substantial effects on patients' quality of life and their families. This activity is an Accredited AANP Podcast Activity. Learners will need to listen to the podcast through their preferred podcast provider (Search for "NP Pulse" and listen to Episode 86). A participation code will be given at the END of the podcast - make sure to write this code down. Once you've listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the CE Center. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and (1) enter the participation code that was provided, (2) complete the post-test, and (3) complete the activity evaluation. This will award your CE credit and certificate of completion.
Objectives- Evaluate strategies for identifying common signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis according to currently available guidelines.
- Explain the role of the NP in expediting diagnosis and treatment for patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
- Integrate appropriate referral strategies for patients with suspected or confirmed ankylosing spondylitis.
- Compare the efficacy, safety, and indications for ankylosing spondylitis treatments.
Speakers Susan Quisenberry, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNP April Johnson, APRN, CNP
Disclosure This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies. The speakers for this activity have the following disclosures:- Susan Quisenberry - has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
- April Johnson - Advisory board - Novartis, Janssen Biotech Inc.
All Planners involved in this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. This activity supported by an independent medical education grant from Novartis.
Disclaimer Individuals who have contributed to the CE Center were carefully selected for their knowledge and experience in the subject area under review. This presentation is informational only and may contain opinions of the authors from their personal experience that do not necessarily express the opinions of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Clinical practice is a constantly changing process and new information becomes available every day. Neither AANP nor the contributing individuals can warrant that the material will continue to be accurate, nor do they warrant that the material is completely free of errors upon publication. Attendees and participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program.
CE Credit Instructions- Read this activity description, including objectives and disclosures.
- Complete the educational content:
- AANP Podcast: Click the Play button to be taken to the NP Pulse podcast on Podbean. If you have a different podcast provider that you prefer, launch your preferred podcast app and search for "NP Pulse".
- Listen to all of Episode 86 "Ankylosing Spondylitis: Early Recognition and Diagnosis in Primary Care". A participation code will be provided at the end. Make sure to write this code down! You will need this code to unlock access the the post-test and evaluation to complete the activity to earn your CE credit. The code will consist of a NUMBER and LETTERS. When entering the code in the Participation Code field, make sure you enter the NUMBER and LETTERS together (no space between them). Letters are not case sensitive.
- Return to the AANP CE Center. Click on the activity from your CE Activities list and then click the blue Next Steps button:
- A new window will open. Provide and submit the Participation Code, exactly as it was given at the end of the podcast, in the available text field.
- Complete the post-test.
- Submit the activity evaluation to receive full AANP CE/Rx credit and your certificate of completion.
Additional Information For questions or more information concerning this online CE activity, please visit the AANP Help Center to find answers to frequently asked questions and request assistance.
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