CCO Medical Specialties Podcast

Expert Guidance on Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis to Improve Patient Outcomes and Quality of Life

Episode Summary

Listen in as experts in rheumatology discuss emerging therapies and current efficacy data for managing patients with axial spondyloarthritis or psoriatic arthritis, as well as key considerations and strategies on lifestyle changes and shared decision-making that can help improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Episode Notes

Listen in as rheumatology experts Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE, and Julia Swafford, PA-C, DFAAPA, discuss emerging therapies and strategies in managing patients with axial spondyloarthritis or psoriatic arthritis, including:

• The current treatment landscape (eg, small molecules, biologics)
• Risk factors to consider when prescribing JAK inhibitors
• Key considerations regarding comorbidities, especially in addressing depression, anxiety, or social ideation 
• Nonpharmacologic options to improve treatment outcomes
• Shared decision-making strategies to enhance patients’ investment in their care

Presenter:

Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE
Director, Penn Psoriatic Arthritis and Spondylarthritis Program
Director, Penn Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Julia Swafford, PA-C, DFAAPA
President of SPAR
Bronson Battle Creek Rheumatology Specialists
Battle Creek, Michigan

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/4gkTzSv