OVERVIEW

Getting Ahead of irAEs: Fostering Change in Structural Systems for Disadvantaged Populations is organized by CME Outfitters, LLC.

Premiere Date: Monday, August 8, 2022
Credit Expiration Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Description:
When healthcare professionals (HCPs) use shared decision-making (SDM) with patients, patient satisfaction and trust improve; however, if SDM is not culturally aligned, healthcare inequities may be exacerbated. When using immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in cancer care, SDM is vital to help identify and address adverse events (AEs). Participation by patients from under-represented groups in clinical studies for ICIs has been low, primarily due to the social determinants of health (SDoH), HCP bias, and medical mistrust resulting from historic injustices. Because data on AEs and the efficacy of ICIs in ethnic and racial minority groups is insufficient, clinicians must use SDM and build trust to connect with patients from underserved communities and reduce inequities in cancer care. Additionally, by increasing diversity in health care systems and using patient navigation services, as well as best practices and protocols, health inequities in the use of ICIs in cancer care can be addressed. Building trust is essential to improving patient outcomes and reducing immune-related adverse events (irAEs).In this OnDemand webcast, expert faculty will discuss how to use SDM to communicate treatment options, including ICIs, and build trust with patients to improve outcomes. They will present an overview of ICIs, the indications for use, and common AEs, and then outline best practices and protocols for patients taking ICIs. Finally, the faculty will address how to diagnose and manage AEs to provide better adherence to ICI therapies for all patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CME/CE activity, participants should be able to:
• Recommend improvements to structural systems to better support irAE management in historically disadvantaged patient populations.