Supportive Care in Oncology
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Course Summary
Within oncology, supportive care is an essential component of comprehensive cancer treatment that aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. By implementing key strategies, healthcare providers can enhance patient comfort, reduce treatment-related complications, and support patients and their families in navigating the complexities of cancer care. This activity will discuss the principles of supportive care, emphasizing its role in addressing cancer patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Various supportive care models will also be described, focusing on the critical roles of multidisciplinary care team members, including physicians and pharmacy personnel. With a deeper understanding of supportive care, healthcare providers can enhance patient comfort, reduce treatment-related complications, and support patients and their families in navigating the complexities of cancer care.
Course Objectives
Recognize the definition and principles of supportive care
Describe supportive care models, including the roles of multidisciplinary care team members
Describe supportive care prevention and management strategies
I. Introduction
II. Terminology and Principles of Supportive Care
III. Supportive Care Personnel and Models
A. Care Team Timeout
B. Care Team Timeout
IV. Prevention and Management Strategies
V. Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
A. Role of the Primary Care Providers
B. Role of the Pharmacist
VI. Cancer-Related Fatigue
VII. Additional Resources
VIII. General Role of the Pharmacy Technician
IX. 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.
- Results are automatically submitted to CPE Monitor
Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP, Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo, L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP, and Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, have no conflicts of interest or financial relationships regarding the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or 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: 10/8/2024
- Activity Expiration Date: 10/8/2027
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-24-143-H01-P
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1259069
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