Geriatric Rheumatology

Geriatric Rheumatology
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
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Product ID: 20314

Abstract: 

This is an online educational resource that addresses the major rheumatological problems in the elderly and in particular, the variant presentations, diagnostic caveats, and management issues relevant to older patients.

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Educational objectives: 

Upon completion of this module the learner will be able to:
1. Recognize atypical presentations of common rheumatologic disorders in the eldelry, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, crystal-induced arthritis, and spinal canal stenosis,
2. Understand the physiologic changes associated with aging that predispose patients to adverse effects of pharmacologic therapy, and evaluate risk and benefits of such therapies,
3. Formulate an adequate therapeutic plan for elderly patients with rheumatologic conditions including nonpharmacologic modalities focusing in maintaining or improving patient’s level of function and quality of life.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

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Date posted: 
Thu, 02/26/2009
Date last updated: 
Thu, 02/26/2009
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
No
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Learning resource types: 
Other Learning Resource Type: Web module

Contact person/corresponding author: 
Dr. Yuri Nakasato (yuri-nakasato@geriatricrheumatology.com)
Authors: 
Dr Shari Ling
Dr. Yuri Nakasato
NLM Citation:
Ling, S and Nakasato, Y. Geriatric Rheumatology. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20314
APA Citation:
Ling, S and Nakasato, Y. (2009). Geriatric Rheumatology. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20314