OVERVIEW

The PROMIS of Improved Bone Health in Older Adults is organized by CME Outfitters, LLC and will be held from Nov 06, 2018 - Nov 06, 2019.

Target Audience
Endocrinologists, orthopedists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists who treat patients with osteoporosis.

Credit Information
CME Credit (Physicians):
CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CNE Credit (Nurses):
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15510, for 1.25 contact hours.

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
ACPE CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.25 contact hours (0.125 CEUs)

Statement of Need
A bone-healthy lifestyle includes a diet that is rich in vitamins and nutrients, regular exercise, and avoidance of smoking and excessive alcohol intake. This, along with essential nutrients calcium and vitamin D, contribute to optimal bone health. Inadequate dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D for long periods of time can cause osteopenia, which can lead to osteoporosis as well as placing individuals at risk for falls and fractures. Fragility fractures due to osteoporosis have far-reaching consequences and pose a burden to sufferers, their family, and the economy. Additionally, osteoporosis is most often associated with women, but one in three osteoporotic fractures occurs in men and the consequences tend to be more severe than in women. Clinicians need to evaluate their male patients for osteoporosis.

While vitamin D and calcium supplementation are broadly recommended to treat and prevent osteoporosis, there are contrasting viewpoints regarding their efficacy and safety. Deep understanding of this research is necessary to contextualize this data for individual patients that may not be achieving adequate intake via diet.

This CME Outfitters enduring material features expert faculty and an interactive, case-based program that will teach the importance of utilizing validated PROMIS® (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) measures to assess treatment progress and monitor disease. Join us for this symposium and heighten your awareness of the need of evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis beyond women to include men.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the prevalence and impact of osteoporosis in older men and initiate an assessment of bone health.
• Assess the safety and efficacy data for calcium and vitamin D supplementation in reducing fracture risk.
• Implement PROs into clinical workflow to measure change in function and quality of life in patients with osteoporosis.
The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit:
• Recognize the prevalence and impact of osteoporosis in older men and initiate an assessment of bone health.
• Assess the safety and efficacy data for calcium and vitamin D supplementation in reducing fracture risk.
• Explain how PROs may be implemented into clinical workflow to measure change in function and quality of life in patients with osteoporosis.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.