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Arthritis and Depression: Increasing Awareness and Improving Care

NPWT Comorbidity of Arthritis and Depression in African/American, Caucasian and Hispanic/Latina Women: Increasing Awareness, Improving Care- Define health disparity in relation to arthritis, depression and associated comorbidities. Explain the pathophysiology, risk factors and interventions for osteoarthritis. Identify characteristics of depression, including prevalence, etiology, and provider diagnosis and treatment patterns. Compare the use of common screening tools for depression and behavioral health issues. Discuss the cultural beliefs of African Americans and Hispanic/Latinos with respect to seeking care for mental health issues. Describe the types of physical activity appropriate for those with arthritis, and how this mobility alleviates symptoms Delineate characteristics of a culturally competent healthcare practitioner, and steps that may be taken to improve care.

2.0  Free CEUs for Physical Therapists

Expires 5/2018

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