(Volume 3, Issue 7) e-Cystic Fibrosis Review: The Role of Exercise & Physical Activity in Optimizing CF Outcomes

 e-Cystic Fibrosis Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.

(Volume 3, Issue 7)

 

Target Audience

Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: 

  • Describe the pathophysiology of exercise intolerance in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF,).

  • Discuss the research on the relationship between exercise function/capacity and longitudinal clinical outcomes in patients with CF.

  • Summarize how to implement exercise and physical activity recommendations to optimize clinical outcomes in patients with CF.

Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
Registration opens: 
02/21/2012
Registration closes: 
02/20/2014
Cost:
$0.00

Greg D. Wells, PhD
Associate Scientist & Assistant Professor of Physiology and Experimental Medicine
Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Hospital for Sick Children
The University of Toronto
Ontario, Canada

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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