Optimizing Outcomes of Moderate-to-Severe Asthma in Rural and Underserved Settings: A Personalized Approach

Optimizing Outcomes of Moderate-to-Severe Asthma in Rural and Underserved Settings: A Personalized Approach is organized by Rural Medical Education (RME) Collaborative.

Released On: February 28, 2023
Expires On: February 28, 2024

Topic(s):
Allergies, Asthma, Pediatrics, Respiratory

Description:
Asthma remains a significant public health problem with a high disease burden. Increased emphasis on improving asthma care in rural and underserved communities is particularly important given that access to specialty care may be limited due to geographic disparities and clinician shortages. In this CME/CE activity, expert faculty will lead participants through a series of patient cases to discuss guideline-recommended strategies for management, recent advances in biologic therapy for severe asthma, and the impact of phenotyping on treatment decisions. Strategies to improve communication, care coordination, and self-management will also be reviewed.

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

• Apply current guidelines and recommendations for the management of patients with moderate-to-severe asthma to clinical practice
• Identify appropriate therapy for patients with moderate-to-severe asthma based on patient preferences, phenotypes, and comorbid conditions
• Utilize strategies for improving asthma care and management in rural and underserved settings, including self-management education and asthma action plans.