Recognizing and Managing Nail Toxicity in Oncology Care

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Recognizing and Managing Nail Toxicity in Oncology Care

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Nail Toxicity

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About the Course

This course addresses the often-overlooked issue of nail damage during cancer therapy. It equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognise, prevent, and manage nail toxicity, helping to safeguard patient wellbeing and quality of life throughout treatment.

Learning Outcomes

✔ Explore the need for better knowledge on cancer therapy nail damage
✔ Understand the anatomy and function of healthy nails
✔ Describe how different cancer therapies affect the nail unit
✔ Recognise early and advanced signs of nail toxicity

Course Curriculum

Recognizing and Managing Nail Toxicity in Oncology Care - (2 minutes)

Course Approval and Requirements - (2 minutes)

Learning Outcomes and Disclosures - (1 minute)

Welcome and Course Information - (1 minute)

Sections - (1 minute)

Learning Objectives - (1 minute)

The Need for Better Knowledge on Cancer Therapy Nail Damage - (1 minute)

Research on Chemotherapy Nail Damage Highlights the Need for More Knowledge - (2 minutes)

Section 1: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

Nail Anatomy and Function - (1 minute)

Why Do We Need Nails? - (3 minutes)

Structure and Growth - (3 minutes)

Section 2: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

How Cancer Therapies Affect Nails - (1 minute)

Cytotoxic Chemotherapy - Mechanism, Nail Impact and Key Agents - (3 minutes)

Targeted Therapy - Mechanism and Key Agents - (3 minutes)

Immunotherapy Mechanism and Nail Impact - (3 minutes)

Hormonal Therapy - Mechanism and Nail Impact - (2 minutes)

Section 3: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

Signs of Nail Toxicity - (1 minute)

Common Nail Toxicities - Visual Recognition - (2 minutes)

Additional Conditions & Visual Changes - (2 minutes)

Section 4: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

Quality of Life and Emotional Impacts - (1 minute)

Impact on Function and Daily Activities - (2 minutes)

Emotional and Psychological Impact - (2 minutes)

Patient Voices - (2 minutes)

Section 5: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

Lifestyle and Patient Choices - (1 minute)

Nail-Friendly Hygiene Habits - (2 minutes)

Hydration and Systemic Support - (2 minutes)

Nutritional Support - (2 minutes)

What to Avoid - (2 minutes)

Section 6: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

Evidence-Based Prevention and Management - (1 minute)

The Role of the Healthcare Professional - (2 minutes)

Common Misconceptions - (2 minutes)

Cooling Therapy - (2 minutes)

Polybalm - (2 minutes)

Polybalm Clinical Evidence - (2 minutes)

Polybalm Clinical Evidence - Results - (2 minutes)

Section 7: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

Clinical Options - (1 minute)

Clinical Treatment Options - (2 minutes)

Management Options - Pros and Cons - (3 minutes)

Section 8: Knowledge Check - (4 minutes)

Summary - (1 minute)

Summary and Key Takeaways - (1 minute)

Recommend A Colleague - (1 minute)

Congratulations on Completing the Course - (2 minutes)

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