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    Why You Need a Psychologist in the New Age of Medicine

     

  • Statement of Need/Program Overview

    The purpose of this program is to review the complex construct of health behavior change and to learn how to apply some simple psychological techniques to improve adherence to treatment. We will discuss the problem of non-adherence as a behavior. We will review 5 pillars of behavior change that predict adherence to treatment. Sleep apnea will be used as an example of a chronic condition where adherence is often below expectations. We will demonstrate how suing these psychological approaches can lead to dramatic improvements in adherence to treatment.

     

  • Target Audience

    The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of Health Psychology; specifically: Psychologists; Sleep Specialists; Pulmonologists; Critical Care Specialists; Internal Medicine and Primary Care Physicians; Cardiologists; Physician Assistants; Advanced Practice Nurses; and Nurse Practitioners involved in the treatment of patients with chronic conditions.

  • Educational Objectives

    After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

    1. Specify the adherence challenges associated with CPAP treatment for OSA.
    2. Explain basic behavioral approaches to optimize adherence.
    3. Interpret the use of behavioral driven digital tools to improve adherence with CPAP.

  • Faculty

    Mark S. Aloia, PhD
    Associate Professor of Medicine
    National Jewish Health,
    Head of Sleep & Behavioral Science, Sleep Number Corp.

  • Program Agenda

    Front Matter & Registration (5 minutes)
    Educational Presentation (44 minutes)
    Post Test, Evaluation & Certificate delivery (11 minutes)
    Total Activity (60 minutes)

  • Credit Designation - AARC

    This Non-traditional program has been approved for 1.0 contact hour Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care; 9425 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063 Course # 193732000

  • Instructions to Receive Credit

    In order to receive credit, participants must complete all of the course lessons. Participants must also score at least a 70% on each chapter quiz. Upon completion of lessons and quizzes, you must also complete the evaluation form. Your certificate will be available to download upon completion of the evaluation.

  • Term Offering-AARC / CRCE

    This activity was released on February 2, 2025 and is valid for two years. Requests for credit must be made no later than February 2, 2027.

    The above term offering is for the following accreditations: AARC.

  • Other Allied Healthcare Professional

    Participation Statement
    Dane Garvin Ltd. will provide a Certificate of Attendance to qualified attendees who successfully complete the enduring activity Why You Need a Psychologist in the New Age of Medicine.

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  • Commercial Support Statement

    This activity is supported by an educational grant from Philips Respironics, Inc.

  • Copyright

    Copyright© Dane Garvin Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Permission for use granted to accreditation providers.

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