Neurology: Volume 97, Number 15, October 12, 2021 Exam #1 - Longitudinal Assessment of Strength, Functional Capacity, Oropharyngeal Function, and Quality of Life in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

About this course

  • Released: 10/12/2021
  • Expires: 10/12/2024

LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT OF STRENGTH, FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY, OROPHARYNGEAL FUNCTION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN OCULOPHARYNGEAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the article by Kroon et al, the participant should be able to:
  • Identify which specific muscle groups showed the largest decline in strength in serial testing over 20 months in patients with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) in this study
  • Describe which measures of swallowing, chewing, and/or speech function were found to change at the time of follow-up among patients with OPMD in this study
  • Discuss how quality of life assessments, as measured by the SF-36 Health Survey, deteriorated in specific domains over time among patients with OPMD in this study

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The article by Kroon et al covers the following core competency:
  • Medical Knowledge

AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:

Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.

 

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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The American Academy of Neurology Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

MISSION STATEMENT/PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

After evaluating a specific article published in Neurology, participants in the CME activity should be able to demonstrate an increase in, or affirmation of, their knowledge of clinical medicine. Participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.

PARTICIPANTS

This program is designed for physicians who are involved in providing patient care and who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The American Academy of Neurology Institute designates this journal-based-CME activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURES

CME Journal Editors: James W.M. Owens, Jr., MD, PhD: Scientific Advisory Boards: Member of data safety monitoring board, RaSURE study, AADi Bioscience, Inc. Funding for travel or speaker honoraria: Honoraria, Program Director, AAN Annual Meeting. Editorial Boards: CME Editor, Neurology and Adam Kelly, MD: Editorial Boards: Neurology, CME editor, ongoing since January 2016. Other activities: Question writing for American Academy of Neurology activities, including Continuum. AAN staff members editing the test (K. Aman Ramm) have no disclosures.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This CME program receives no commercial support.

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