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0312_ABSMC_Primary Care Sub-Specialty Journal Club_Epilepsy and Antiseizure Medications_Live
Staying abreast of current guidelines and evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care is an important component of optimizing patient outcomes. The Journal Club is an opportunity for the primary care team to learn about the newest and most recent developments in the sub-specialty clinical space. This journal club is open to interprofessional team members across Sutter Health which fosters collaborative discussion of primary care best practices among a diverse group of local experts to promote rapid application of the latest evidence-based clinical information. April's journal club will focus on Epilepsy and anti-seizure medications. This will be a three-part presentation. The first section will be a general review of epilepsy and seizure disorders, the second will be a review of anti-seizure medications meant to improve medication selection, and the third section will be a review of the journal article, which is a comprehensive meta-analysis of the efficacy and tolerability of five of the newest anti-seizure medications.
Target Audience
Physicians (MD or DO)
Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity learners will be able to:
Series Level Objectives:
1) Critique 1-2 scientific research articles pertaining to sub-specialties in primary care that identify current best practice guidelines and new or emerging evidence-based practices.
2) Discuss application of reviewed study recommendations with interprofessional sub-specialists from across the Sutter Health network.
3) Evaluate the role of social determinants of health, including cultural and linguistic factors, and the impact of clinician implicit biases which may negatively impair desired health outcome results and proactively address these barriers in any consideration of new practice implementation.
Session-Level Objectives:
1) Review a comprehensive recent meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and tolerability of 5 commonly use third generation anti-seizure medications
2) Discuss seizure etiologies, clinical characteristics, classification, evaluation and treatment.
3) Evaluate the risks and benefits of the many available anti-seizure medications with the goal of making improved medication selections for each patient.
Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
- Bensken, W. P., Alberti, P. M., Khan, O. I., Williams, S. M., Stange, K. C., Vaca, G. F. B., ... & Koroukian, S. M. (2022). A framework for health equity in people living with epilepsy. Epilepsy research, 188, 107038. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0920121122001899
- Szaflarski, M. (2022). Racialized inequities in epilepsy burden and treatment. Neurologic Clinics, 40(4), 821-830.
- Miller, J. S., Oladele, F., McAfee, D., Adereti, C. O., Theodore, W. H., & Akinsoji, E. O. (2024). Disparities in Epilepsy Diagnosis and Management in High-Income Countries: A Review of the Literature. Neurology: Clinical Practice, 14(2), e200259. https://www.neurology.org/doi/full/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200259
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Kerri Maya, MSL, RN
Dattanand Sudarshana, MD
Randall Starkey, MD
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Attendance & Credit Claiming
Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s)
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Sutter Health certifies this Live activity was designated for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s). Non-physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.