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Transitions in Care in SMA Patient #2: Fragmented adult care
Activity Snapshot
Activity Type:
Print/PDF
Release Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Faculty
Bakri Elsheikh, MD
Director of the OSU MDA Care Center, the EMG laboratory and Neuromuscular Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowships
Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Activity Overview:
This case study will explore transitions in care in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patient #2 (21-year-old female). The focus of this case study is on a patient with fragmented adult care.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify factors that affect disease course in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
- SMA subtype, time of onset or diagnosis, vigilant respiratory and multidisciplinary care, approved therapies, etc.
- Understand the differing needs of pediatric vs adult patients with SMA, with emphasis on the importance of psychosocial support for adult patients
- Implement proper medical management for transitions in care, according to best practice guidelines that help address issues specifically encountered by patients with SMA
