Learning Objectives

Welcome to the oncology nursing lecture series, Current Strategies for Nursing Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Review the information on this website to:

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INTENDED AUDIENCE

These continuing education activities are designed for oncology nurses involved in the management of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and other health care professionals interested in this topic.

ACTIVITY RATIONALE AND PURPOSE

The overall purpose of these activities is to enhance the quality of care provided by oncology practitioners involved in the management of patients with MDS by providing them with the latest clinical findings, patient and family perspectives, and the implications of those findings and perspectives for clinical practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this activity, participants should be better able to

• Describe the pathobiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic evaluation of MDS
• Summarize findings of key clinical trials
  • Risk-adapted treatment selection
  • Use of FDA-approved and novel investigational agents
  • Evolving trends in treatment
• Outline key disease- and treatment-related complications
• Describe symptom management strategies to maximize patient safety, quality of life, and adherence to the therapeutic regimen
• Formulate a plan for integrating best practice changes and new management approaches into day-to-day clinical practice

FACULTY

Faculty will be selected based upon availability and location