Overview

Statement of Need

Atopic dermatitis (AD), a severe form of eczema and intense pruritus, is associated with a substantial and multifaceted patient-reported burden that encompasses sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, reduced function/productivity, and impaired quality of life. The incidence of AD is high, estimated to be approximately 15%-20% in children and 1%-3% in adults worldwide (Yong & Tay, 2017). Population studies within the United States have shown that AD disproportionately affects Black Americans compared with other ethnic groups (Brunner & Guttman-Yassky, 2019). Black Americans are more likely to experience severe disease and less favorable treatment outcomes (Kaufman et al, 2019). In this activity, Dr. Shawn Kwatra and Dr. Linda Stein Gold will direct thoughtful consideration of the health care disparities faced by Black patients with AD, best practices in diagnosis and assessment, and the applicability of novel therapeutic approaches for moderate-to-severe disease.

Target Audience

Dermatologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognize health care disparities experienced by Black patients with AD
• Evaluate best practices in diagnosis and assessment of AD in Black patients
• Assess the clinical utility of novel therapeutic approaches in Black patients with moderate-to-severe AD
• Counsel Black patients on self-care strategies to avoid flare-ups and optimize AD treatment outcomes

FACULTY

Shawn Kwatra, MD (Chairperson)
Director, Johns Hopkins Itch Center
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Linda F. Stein Gold, MD
Director of Dermatology Clinical Research
Division Head of Dermatology
Henry Ford Health System

REGISTRATION

There is no fee to participate in or claim CME/NCPD/CPE credit for this activity.

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Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 Medical Knowledge points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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A maximum of 0.5 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this nursing continuing professional development activity. This activity has been designated for 0.4 contact hours of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15824, for 0.5 contact hours.

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St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 0584-9999-21-028-H01-P is eligible for 0.5 ACPE CE hours.

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Relevant financial relationships exist between the following individuals and commercial interests:

The i3 Health planners, reviewers, and managers have nothing to disclose.

St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSOP) staff members have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Shawn Kwatra, MD, discloses that he has served on an advisory board or panel for AbbVie, Galderma, Incyte, Pfizer, and Sanofi; that he has served as a consultant for AbbVie, Arcutis, ASLAN, Celldex, Galderma, Genzada, Incyte, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Pfizer, and Regeneron; and that he has received grants or research support from Galderma, Pfizer, and Sanofi.

Linda F. Stein Gold, MD, discloses that she has served on an advisory board or panel for Arcutis, Dermavant, Galderma, Incyte, LEO, Lilly, Pfizer, and Regeneron; that she has served on a speaker’s bureau for Arcutis, Dermavant, Galderma, Incyte, LEO, Lilly, Pfizer, Regeneron, and Sanofi; that she has served as a consultant for Arcutis, Dermavant, Galderma, Incyte, LEO, Lilly, Pfizer, Regeneron, and Sanofi; and that she has received grants/research support: Arcutis, Dermavant, Incyte, Leo, and Pfizer.

i3 Health has mitigated all relevant financial relationships.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided at this CME/NCPD/CPE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a health care provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This activity is supported by independent educational grants provided by Incyte, Sanofi, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

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