Course: Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Optimizing the Management of Adults in the Era of Disease-Modifying Therapies
Released: 0000-00-00
Program Description
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Neurologists need to modify their clinical approach to provide individualized care within the context of new treatments. The number of adults with SMA is expected to continue to grow, and thus, a greater need exists for clinicians to improve their provision of age-appropriate care and ensure adults benefit from therapeutic advances. This educational initiative will provide targeted, clear, and concise information that would help neurologists provide optimal, individualized care to their adult patients with SMA.
Register now to join your colleagues for this CME-presentation providing expert guidance on individualizing management of adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy.
Agenda
SMA overview, SMA type IV
Disease burden, clinical and psychosocial impact
Adult specific factors to consider – occupational/career, family planning
Treatment options
Safety and efficacy of available and emerging treatments for adults with SMA
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Clinical updates of note
Psychosocial support for patients with SMA
Factors to consider when developing/modifying treatment plans
Goals, disease progression
Patient factors/preferences
Patient engagement: How to foster this (shared decision-making, communication strategies)
Case example(s)
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this educational initiative is neurologists who manage patients with spinal muscular atrophy.
Commercial Supporter
Supported by educational grants from Biogen and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Discuss the unique clinical issues and psychosocial needs faced by adults with SMA
Assess the latest safety and efficacy data of available and emerging disease-modifying therapies for SMA in adults
Integrate available disease-modifying therapies for SMA into individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Apply effective communication strategies to engage patients in shared decision making and reach management decisions that meet their individual needs
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