OVERVIEW

Beyond the Joints: A Whole-Body Approach to Psoriatic Arthritis Care Through Integrated Obesity Management is organized by Decera Clinical Education and will be held on Aug 12, 2026.

Description:
Obesity is a common and clinically consequential comorbidity in psoriatic arthritis (PsA), contributing to increased disease activity, reduced treatment response, cardiometabolic risk, and diminished quality of life. Learners will examine the bidirectional relationship between PsA and obesity and explore practical strategies for integrating obesity screening, management, and patient-centered conversations into comprehensive PsA care.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Integrate evidence on the bidirectional relationship between PsA and obesity into clinical decision-making to improve disease activity and treatment outcomes.
Implement evidence-based screening and management strategies for obesity and related comorbidities to improve disease activity and treatment response in patients with PsA.
Apply patient-centered communication strategies to effectively engage patients in discussions about weight and metabolic health as part of comprehensive PsA management.

KEY DATES

12 Aug, 2026

Event Start Date

12 Aug, 2026

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Credits:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Clinical Care Options, LLC dba Decera Clinical Education and the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). Clinical Care Options, LLC dba Decera Clinical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education:
Clinical Care Options, LLC dba Decera Clinical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 1.0 contact hour.

Physician Associate Continuing Medical Education:
Clinical Care Options, LLC dba Decera Clinical Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. PAs should only claim commensurate with the extent of their participation.

IPCE Credit Designation:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

1 Contact Hours

1 AAPA

1 CME

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianPhysician AssistantEndocrinologistsHealthcare ProfessionalsNursesPrimary Care PractitionersNurse PractitionersRheumatologistsBariatric Surgeons Other Healthcare Professionals