Osteoarthritis - Integrative Holistic Treatment is organized by Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM).
Description:
This presentation will begin with an overview of various dietary supplements supported by evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for symptom relief in osteoarthritis. Key supplements discussed will include glucosamine, chondroitin, SAMe, avocado-soybean unsaponifiables, Boswellia, curcumin, Cyplexinol®, Devil's claw, Limbrel®, Pycnogenol®, type II collagen, and more. The safety profile of glucosamine and chondroitin will be examined in detail. The presentation will conclude with a review of complementary treatment modalities that may benefit those with osteoarthritis, including acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, tai chi, and other approaches.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Accreditation:
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 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.
American Osteopathic Association
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.
Designation Statements:
Physicians
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour of AOA Category 1B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacist
This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-9999-24-031-H01-P and will award 1 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognized ACPE Providers.
Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity.
Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.
Nurses
This activity provides up to 1.0 contact hours.
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 1.0 hours of participation.
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