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EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic, debilitating condition that impacts approximately 16% of the population in the United States. OAB is more prevalent in older adults, with one estimate of 40.4% in elderly men and 46.9% in elderly women. Though OAB is a common problem, relatively few individuals with symptoms of OAB seek medical care and even fewer receive care. For this reason, OAB is often termed the “hidden condition” as many who suffer from the condition consider OAB a normal part of aging and fail to report it to their physician. Left untreated, OAB can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life, including physical, psychological, social, occupational, and sexual aspects. Clinicians in the primary care setting are well positioned to improve the outcomes of patients with OAB symptoms by early detection and effective utilization of current management approaches. PCPs must communicate with patients initially about recognizing OAB symptoms, and then by developing realistic patient-specific treatment goals that meet patient expectations. Through routine evaluation of treatment effectiveness and tolerability while making necessary adjustments, PCPs can make a significant impact in improving the overall well-being of patients with OAB. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity meets the needs of primary care providers including internists, family physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. This program targets PCPs who are involved in the evaluation, screening, and diagnosis of OAB as well as those who participate in the management of these patients. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the educational activity, the learner should be able to:
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EDUCATIONAL FORMAT This online presentation builds competence, confidence, and skills in the understanding of how to utilize patient-provider communication and management approaches to improve patient health outcomes while reducing disease burden. The faculty presentation emphasizes the importance of adequate communication with patients with OAB at various stages of patient care. The faculty discusses the need for communication and patient education at each stage, including starting a dialog about OAB symptoms, understanding patient expectations with treatment, and setting realistic patient-centered treatment goals. Best practices in OAB management are presented at the various stages of disease and emphasize a treat-to-target approach that involves regular follow-up to evaluate patient outcomes and tolerability followed by treatment adjustment when needed. The advantages of combination therapy are discussed, and faculty reviews which patient types would best benefit from this approach. The emphasis is placed on the importance of utilizing evidence-based approaches to care and individualizing treatment options when managing OAB based on patient response to therapy. The presentation covers the following topics:
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Center for Independent Healthcare Education (Center) and Vemco MedEd. Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Dr. Shenot does not intend to discuss the off-label use of a product No (other) speakers, authors, planners or content reviewers have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Content review confirmed that the content was developed in a fair, balanced manner free from commercial bias. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone commercial bias in any presentation, but it is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation.
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