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The
Department of Defense
Medical Interagency Satellite Training Program (MIST)
Present:
“Caring for the Arthritic
Patient”
Monday 15 October 2007; 1100-1300 ET
(Repeat from 08 August 2007)
Available on GETN/Warrior/MIST Satellite Platforms
CE Credits
b. Availability: This program will be available to military and federal GETN/MIST sites that have GETN/ATN/Warrior digital satellite downlinks. A listing of potential GETN receive sites can be seen here: GETN Site Location.
MIST affiliate satellite networks such as the VA’s Employee Education System and the Department of Justice Television Network may also carry this program but IAW with their own scheduling requirements. C/KU analog coordinates are available for this live program. Look for final confirmation for this information.
Videoconferencing availability may be available to selected military and federal VTC sites using the USA TNET or the USN CNET networks and other VTC networks able to connect to this satellite feed. Site coordinators using VTC are responsible for their own bridge coordination.
Will this program be Webcast? Yes, live and archived, see confirmation.
c. Target Audience Statement: Military, federal, state and local home health aides and home attendants, educators and social workers. This program will also be of interest to anyone in the medical or nursing field.
d. Program Summary: Forty-six million Americans report that a doctor told them they have arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities of nearly 19 million adults. Arthritis literally means joint inflammation and is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting about one in every six Americans.
Although arthritis is often referred to as one disease, it’s not. There are more than 100 forms of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is most common in women and adults over age 45. It may affect any joint in the body, including those found in the fingers, hips, knees, lower back and feet. The next most common form of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis affecting 1 in every 100 people; this autoimmune disease is three times more common in women than in men. Another common form of arthritis is Fibromyalgia. This syndrome affects an estimated 6 to 8 million people. A chronic disorder affecting mostly women, the condition is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, poor sleeping patterns and multiple tender points that occur in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders and hips.
How does arthritis develop? What are the symptoms of arthritis? Program topics include warning signs and symptoms, treatments and perhaps most importantly self-management principles and techniques. There will also be a demonstration of exercises and functional activities that can be performed easily in the home.
e. Program Objectives:
1. Identify the warning signs associated within acute exacerbation of arthritis.
2. State the three common forms of arthritis.
3. Describe three forms of self-management for the arthritic patient.
4. Explain the type of exercises arthritic patients can perform to help maintain mobility.
5. Identify three different barriers to ADLs for arthritic patients
f. Faculty: Sandi Falkenhagen; Director Public Health and Advocacy Alabama Chapter Arthritis Foundation.
g. CEUs, CMEs, Certificates: Social Workers - 1.75 hours.
h. DVD/Videotape Availability: None, sites should tape from broadcast.
i. Videotape release (if taping from broadcast): This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled. There are no copyright restrictions on this program, however it MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing. They may also not be used for commercial purposes or for profit purposes by commercial organizations without additional permission of the sponsors.
j. Web Site Support: Handouts in final confirmation.
k. Interactivity/Questions: If you have questions that you want addressed during the conference, you may fax or email those questions and a response will be given during the program. Email: alphtnquestions@adph.state.al.us or Fax: 888-737-1972.
l. Registration: All military and federal GETN sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and coordinates. Sites may register at: DOD-MIST Registration Site or by calling the DOD-MIST Satellite Program Registrations Coordinator, toll free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898.
m. Future Programs: For future information on free interagency satellite broadcasts co-sponsored by the DOD MIST program (subject to change due to satellite availability and other scheduling issues) and other sponsors please visit this web site: (Information changes periodically; please refresh your browser upon each visit) http://www.dlnets.com/itv.htm#current.
n. Program Requests: Miss a program and would like it repeated? Make your request here: DOD-MIST Program Request Form.
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