Shaping Futures: Phrarmacys Role in Pediatric Obesity
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Course Summary
Recent studies indicate that nearly one in five children and adolescents in the United States are affected by obesity, setting the stage for a potential health crisis. As obesity rates rise in the pediatric population, so do other medical conditions and chronic diseases. They include asthma, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, gallstones and gallbladder disease, cardiovascular diseases, joint problems, menstrual abnormalities, metabolic diseases, and skin diseases. These conditions were more commonly seen in adulthood in prior decades. Not surprisingly, pediatric obesity leads to obesity in adulthood. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with a deep understanding of the diagnosis and screening, physical and mental burden, and available treatment options for obesity can make a significant difference in care and outcomes for this vulnerable patient population.
Course Objectives
Discuss the growing prevalence and burden of pediatric obesity
Describe the immediate and long-term risks of obesity in childhood and adolescence
Demonstrate the pharmacy team’s role in optimizing care for pediatric patients with obesity
I. Introduction
II. Prevalence of Pediatric Obesity
III. Obesity Diagnosis and Screening in Pediatrics
IV. Causes of Childhood Obesity
V. Defining the Burden of Pediatric Obesity
1. Physical Health Consequences
2. Mental Health Impact
VI. Managing Pediatric Obesity
1. Lifestyle and Dietary Changes
2. Pharmacologic Treatment
3. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
VII. The Pharmacy Team’s Role in Pediatric Obesity
1. Drug Utilization Review
2. Referrals for Specialized Care
3. Counseling and Education
4. Inventory Management
VIII. Summary
- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Kelsey Giara, PharmD, RPh, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo was an employee of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals until March 2022 and has no conflicts of interest or relationships regarding the subject matter discussed. There are no financial relationships relevant to this activity to report or disclose by any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist
- Contact Hours: 2.0 (0.2 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 11/18/2023
- Activity Expiration Date: 11/18/2026
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-23-187-H01-P
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1129518
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