Psoriatic Arthritis
Exploring Psoriatic Arthritis: Bridging
Dermatology and Rheumatology
Our understanding of psoriatic arthritis relative to its natural history, pathogenesis, treatment, and clinical sequelae continues to advance and mandates that clinicians who care for these patients keep abreast of new developments along with improving clinical pathways of care. Through this educational initiative experts in dermatology and rheumatology will offer their unique perspectives on various topics. These include the identification, assessment, and treatment of psoriatic arthritis; similarities and differences in the treatment of cutaneous and musculoskeletal manifestations; how to address comorbidity and quality of life issues; and the value of collaboration between dermatologists and rheumatologists in the care of these patients. In drawing upon evidence-based guidance illustrated by case studies, participants will have an opportunity to reflect how this information may apply to their care of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
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Bridging Dermatology and Rheumatology: Psoriatic Arthritis Case Study | |
| Estimated Time: 45 mintues Release Date: October 28, 2009 Type: Case-Based Lesson |
Technical Requirements: None Expiration Date: October 28, 2010 Specialties: Dermatology, Rheumatology / Immunology |
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The Multidisciplinary Approach to Psoriatic Arthritis Care: Bridging Dermatology and Rheumatology |
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| Estimated Time: 1 hour Release Date: August 21, 2009 Type: Webcast |
Technical Requirements: Macromedia Flash Player Expiration Date: August 21, 2010 Specialties: Dermatology, Rheumatology / Immunology |
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Exploring Psoriatic Arthritis: Bridging Dermatology and Rheumatology | |
| Estimated Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Release Date: July 2, 2009 Type: Online Monograph |
Technical Requirements: None Expiration Date: July 2, 2010 Specialties: Dermatology, Rheumatology / Immunology |
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Series Objectives
On completion of this educational series, participants will be able to:
- Outline the cutaneous and musculoskeletal features of psoriatic arthritis.
- Describe available classification criteria and methodology to assist in making a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis.
- Discuss the impact of psoriatic arthritis on quality of life and morbidity.
- Identify and manage comorbidities in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
- Select systemic therapies for psoriatic arthritis considering varying severity of cutaneous and musculoskeletal manifestations; monitor these therapies for safety and efficacy.
- Compare and contrast treatment approaches for cutaneous and musculoskeletal manifestations of psoriatic arthritis.
- Describe the beneficial aspects of optimizing interdisciplinary exchanges in the care of the patient with psoriatic arthritis.
Target Audience
This series is targeted to physicians who treat patients for psoriatic arthritis such as dermatologists or rheumatologists, or other practitioners who also treat patients for psoriatic arthritis such dermatology and rheumatology physician’s assistants or nurse practitioners.
Activity DirectorLeonard H. Calabrese, DO |
AccreditationThese activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. |
This activity is supported by an educational donation provided by Amgen.
