Nothing Fishy About It: Increasing Appropriate Use of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.

Nothing Fishy About It: Increasing Appropriate Use of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation

Faculty

Cynthia Borda, PharmD, MBAAssistant Professor Distance Degrees and Programs OfficeUniversity of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical ServicesDenver, ColoradoMedical Writer

Pharmacy TimesContinuing Education™Cranbury, New Jersey

Scientific Reviewer

Kevin C Maki, PhD, CLS, FNLA, FTOS, FACNPresident and Chief Science Officer,MB Clinical Research and Consulting, LLCMidwest Biomedical Research Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular HealthInvestigator, Great Lakes Clinical Trials, LLCGlen Ellyn, Illinois

Educational Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify common conditions in which fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) has been shown to be beneficial
• Differentiate among fish oil sources and products
• Demonstrate knowledge of fish oil’s efficacy and safety when used at evidence-based doses
• Characterize major barriers that prevent patients from using fish oil optimally and create strategies to overcome those barriers
• Examine the importance of patient education and awareness in improving treatment outcomes

Statement of Need

Scientific data has demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids are significant to good health and be protective in some diseases; however, intake of omega-3 fatty acids remains low. Healthcare professionals, such as nurses and physician assistants, are a great resource of information for patients.

Target Audience: Nurse Practitioners

Release date:February 18, 2017

Expiration date:February 18, 2018

Estimated time to complete activity:2.0 hours